Common Racotis
Common NameCommon Racotis
Scientific NameRacotis boarmiaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeAsia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia)
Host PlantsAcacia, Eucalyptus, Psidium, Rosa
Flight PeriodThroughout the year (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically camouflaged twig-mimics feeding on various trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive mottled brown and grey cryptic pattern, broad wings, and prominently scalloped wing margins, often found resting on tree bark.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, scalloped wings, exhibiting a highly cryptic pattern of mottled browns, greys, and blacks that provides excellent camouflage.
