Chiasmia nora
Common NameChiasmia nora
Scientific NameChiasmia nora
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark grey, light grey, brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, scrubland, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeOriental region (India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Southeast Asia)
Host PlantsPaederia foetida
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in warmer climates; specific seasons vary by region
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' characteristic of the Geometridae family, moving by arching their bodies. Pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the dark ground color with contrasting pale, angled transverse bands, particularly the V-shaped mark on the forewings, and the scalloped edges of all wings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark grey-brown wings featuring prominent pale, often V-shaped or angled, transverse bands and distinctly scalloped wing margins.
