Derogata Pug
Common NameDerogata Pug
Scientific NameGymnoscelis derogata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeIndo-Australian tropics (Africa, India, Southeast Asia, Australia)
Host PlantsPsidium guajava, Syzygium spp., Eugenia spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple generations in tropical climates)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically slender loopers that feed on flowers and fruits, pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive combination of green, brown, and black cryptic patterning, its relatively small size, and the somewhat pointed forewing apex. The specific arrangement of wavy lines and dark patches helps distinguish it from other Gymnoscelis species.
Description
A small moth with broad, somewhat triangular forewings, displaying a complex cryptic pattern of mottled green, reddish-brown, and blackish bands and patches, providing excellent camouflage.
