Chrysocraspeda faganaria
Common NameChrysocraspeda faganaria
Scientific NameChrysocraspeda faganaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)19
Primary Colorsreddish-pink, yellowish-orange
HabitatSavanna, woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSub-Saharan Africa
Host PlantsUndocumented
Flight PeriodAll year round
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Specific details for this species are not readily available.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size and the unique, intricate mottled pattern of reddish-pink and yellowish-orange coloration on its wings.
Description
A small moth with broad wings, featuring a striking mottled pattern of reddish-pink and yellowish-orange across both forewings and hindwings.
