Costate Looper Moth
Common NameCostate Looper Moth
Scientific NamePlutodes costatus
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsyellow, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsUnknown (likely various broadleaf trees/shrubs)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically 'loopers' or 'inchworms' characteristic of the Geometridae family, feeding on foliage before pupating.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the prominent bright yellow borders on both forewings and hindwings, the dark brown central wing area, and the small reddish-brown spot on the forewing.
Description
This moth features striking bright yellow outer margins on its wings, sharply contrasting with a broad, dark brown central area. A small, reddish-brown spot is present near the costa of the forewing.
