Eleonora's Looper Moth
Common NameEleonora's Looper Moth
Scientific NameChiasmia eleonora
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsdark grey, white, black, yellowish-orange
HabitatSavanna, woodlands, and forest edges
Geographic RangeSouthern and East Africa (e.g., South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique)
Host PlantsSpecific host plants unknown, likely various broadleaf plants
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, likely year-round in suitable climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (looper caterpillar), pupa, and adult.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive V-shaped white band across the wings and the specific black and yellowish-orange markings on the hindwings, contrasting with the dark ground color.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark greyish-brown wings featuring a prominent, broad, irregular white band that forms a V-shape across both forewings and hindwings. The hindwings also display distinctive black patches with yellowish-orange markings.
