Collix ghosha
Common NameCollix ghosha
Scientific NameCollix ghosha
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Bali)
Host PlantsVarious trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'inchworms' that move by arching their bodies, feeding on foliage. Pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall cryptic brown and grey coloration, the prominent black discal spot on the forewings, and the characteristic scalloped outer margins of the wings.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled brown and grey wings, featuring darker wavy lines and a prominent black discal spot on each forewing. The wing margins are distinctly scalloped.
