Cargolia arana
Common NameCargolia arana
Scientific NameCargolia arana
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, white, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia)
Host Plantsvarious trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in suitable climates, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically 'looper' caterpillars that feed on various plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive geometric white and dark brown pattern on the forewings, often forming 'X'-like bands, and the feathery antennae, particularly in males.
Description
This moth has broad, triangular forewings with a complex cryptic pattern of dark brown, light brown, and white, featuring prominent white bands forming a geometric design. Its antennae are distinctly feathery.
