Claretta Swallowtail Moth
Common NameClaretta Swallowtail Moth
Scientific NameOurapteryx claretta
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorscream, pale yellow, brown, orange
HabitatTropical lowland forests
Geographic RangeBorneo (Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsVarious woody plants
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically slender 'inchworms' or 'loopers' that mimic twigs. Pupation usually occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale coloration, broad wings with pointed apices, prominent hindwing tails, and the characteristic diagonal brown lines. The reddish-orange and black markings at the base of the hindwing tails are also distinctive.
Description
A pale cream to yellowish moth with broad, angled wings and prominent tails on the hindwings. It features distinct diagonal brown lines across all wings and reddish-orange and black markings near the hindwing tails.
