Cleora sabulata
Common NameCleora sabulata
Scientific NameCleora sabulata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeAsia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan)
Host PlantsQuercus, Betula, Salix, Alnus, Prunus, Camellia, Rhododendron
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (looper caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, with pupation typically occurring in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include its highly cryptic, mottled wing pattern with wavy transverse lines and a prominent discal spot, along with scalloped wing margins. Its overall grey-brown coloration helps it blend with tree bark.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, cryptically patterned wings, featuring a mottled mix of grey, brown, and white with irregular dark lines and spots. Its stout, hairy body matches the wing coloration, providing excellent camouflage.
