Capusa senilis
Common NameCapusa senilis
Scientific NameCapusa senilis
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, black, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, shrublands
Geographic RangeEurope, Russia, East Asia (e.g., China, Japan, Korea)
Host PlantsQuercus, Betula, Salix, Corylus
Flight PeriodMay to July (sometimes August-September)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, and pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall mottled grey and black cryptic coloration, which provides excellent camouflage. Look for the subtle wavy lines and dark spots on the forewings, typical of its genus within the Geometridae family.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its highly cryptic, mottled grey and black forewings, designed for camouflage against tree bark or lichen. Its body is robust and covered in grey hairs.
