Comostola subtiliaria
Common NameComostola subtiliaria
Scientific NameComostola subtiliaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsgreen, yellow, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Taiwan, Sundaland), parts of Australia
Host PlantsPoorly documented; likely various broad-leaved trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically cryptic, feeding on host plant foliage before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include its bright green wings with two distinct reddish-brown discal spots on each wing, and the yellow-fringed margins outlined in reddish-brown.
Description
A small, vibrant green moth characterized by prominent reddish-brown discal spots on both fore and hindwings, and a distinctive yellow fringe bordered by a reddish-brown line.
