Excellent Looper Moth
Common NameExcellent Looper Moth
Scientific NameEctropis excellens
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeBorneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods in tropical regions)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typical 'inchworms' or 'loopers' that feed on foliage, pupating in the soil or leaf litter before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its intricate, mottled grey-brown camouflage pattern with wavy lines, and a somewhat scalloped outer margin on the hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a highly cryptic pattern of mottled light grey and brown, featuring wavy transverse lines across its wings, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark.
