Dalima patularia
Common NameDalima patularia
Scientific NameDalima patularia
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, ochre
HabitatTropical forests, lowland to montane regions
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically slender 'loopers' that feed on foliage, pupating in the soil or on host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the warm ochreous-brown coloration, the specific pattern of wavy transverse lines, and the distinct dark discal spot on the forewings. The angular wing shape is also characteristic.
Description
This is a medium-sized moth with broad, somewhat angular wings, colored in a warm ochreous-brown and finely mottled with darker scales. Its wings feature distinct wavy dark brown transverse lines and a prominent dark discal spot on the forewings.
