Ecliptopera rectilinea
Common NameEcliptopera rectilinea
Scientific NameEcliptopera rectilinea
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)31
Primary Colorsdark brown, cream
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEast Asia (Japan, Korea, China, Russian Far East)
Host PlantsImpatiens textori, Impatiens
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on *Impatiens* species.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark brown ground color with the distinctive, complex network of cream-white lines on the forewings, particularly the prominent central fascia and wavy subterminal lines.
Description
This is a medium-sized moth with dark brown forewings adorned with intricate, contrasting cream-white reticulated patterns, including a prominent central band and wavy subterminal lines.
