Clytoscopa iorrhoda
Common NameClytoscopa iorrhoda
Scientific NameClytoscopa iorrhoda
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbrown, pale pinkish-brown, cream
HabitatTropical lowland and montane forests
Geographic RangeBorneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia
Host Plantsunknown, likely various broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Lifecycle NotesLike other moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar, likely a 'looper'), pupa, and adult. Larvae typically feed on foliage.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive zig-zag pattern of dark brown and pale pinkish-cream bands on the forewings, and its relatively small size.
Description
This small moth has forewings with a striking, complex pattern of dark brown and pale, almost pinkish-cream, zig-zag bands and triangular markings. Its body is robust and covered in brown scales.
