Clara's Swallowtailed Moth
Common NameClara's Swallowtailed Moth
Scientific NameOurapteryx clara
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)65
Primary Colorswhite, orange, brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeEast Asia (China, Korea, Japan, parts of Southeast Asia)
Host PlantsPrunus spp., Quercus spp., Salix spp., Betula spp., Acer spp.
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically twig mimics, feeding on various broadleaf trees and shrubs before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, white wings with strong orange-brown stripes, and the prominent swallowtails on the hindwings, each bearing a small black eyespot ringed with orange.
Description
A large, elegant moth with white to cream wings marked by prominent orange-brown transverse stripes. The hindwings feature distinctive swallowtails and small black eyespots ringed with orange near the tails.
