Corymica spatiosa
Common NameCorymica spatiosa
Scientific NameCorymica spatiosa
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsyellow, brown
HabitatTropical rainforests, lowland forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (often a 'looper' caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants.
Identification TipsIts distinctive bright yellow coloration combined with the highly irregular, almost jagged wing margins that mimic a dead leaf, and the scattered brown speckles, are key identification features.
Description
A bright yellow moth with highly irregular, leaf-like wing margins, adorned with scattered small brown speckles across its wings. The wing edges are outlined in a darker brown.
