Esther Moth
Common NameEsther Moth
Scientific NameIdaea esther
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with herbaceous vegetation
Geographic RangeEast Asia (e.g., Japan, Korea, parts of China)
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants, detritus
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are slender 'inchworms' that feed on herbaceous plants or detritus.
Identification TipsLook for the reddish-brown ground color, wavy darker lines, and the distinct small white discal spot on the forewings. Its small size and typical geometrid posture (wings spread flat) are also characteristic.
Description
A small, slender-bodied moth with broad, rounded wings. The wings are predominantly brown to reddish-brown, marked with darker wavy lines and a prominent small white discal spot on each forewing.
