Comostola meritaria
Common NameComostola meritaria
Scientific NameComostola meritaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsgreen, yellow, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically cryptic, often resembling twigs or leaves.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bright teal-green wings, the pattern of reddish-brown spots, and the prominent yellow fringe on all wing margins. Antennae are filiform.
Description
A small moth with vibrant teal-green wings, featuring scattered reddish-brown spots and a distinctive yellow fringe along the wing margins.
