Cusiala boarmoides
Common NameCusiala boarmoides
Scientific NameCusiala boarmoides
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical parts of its range
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typical 'inchworms' or 'loopers' characteristic of the Geometridae family, feeding on foliage.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its broad, rounded wings and intricate cryptic pattern of grey, brown, and black mottling with wavy transverse lines, often resting with wings spread flat.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, rounded wings featuring a highly cryptic pattern of mottled grey, brown, and black speckles and wavy lines, providing excellent camouflage against bark.
