Couaggaria Moth
Common NameCouaggaria Moth
Scientific NameCystidia couaggaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, white, yellow
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeEast Asia (e.g., China, Korea, Japan, Russian Far East)
Host PlantsQuercus, Betula, Salix, Prunus, Acer
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on various broadleaf trees and shrubs before pupating.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its unique and highly contrasting black and white zebra-like wing pattern and the distinct black and yellow banding on its abdomen.
Description
A medium-sized moth with striking black and white patterned wings, resembling a zebra. Its body is also banded with black and yellow.
