Diatenes aglossoides
Common NameDiatenes aglossoides
Scientific NameDiatenes aglossoides
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Brazil)
Host Plantsunknown, likely various broadleaf trees or shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (likely an 'inchworm' or 'looper'), pupa, and adult moth. Larvae typically feed on foliage.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its cryptic coloration and the specific pattern of dark, wavy transverse lines across the forewings and hindwings. The overall shape and resting posture are typical of many Ennominae moths.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled brown and grey wings, featuring intricate dark wavy lines that provide excellent camouflage.
