Fascellina plagiata
Common NameFascellina plagiata
Scientific NameFascellina plagiata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, dark grey
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, India, Sri Lanka, China)
Host PlantsUnspecified, likely broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically cryptic, often resembling twigs or leaf edges, feeding on host plant foliage.
Identification TipsKey features include the deeply scalloped and irregular wing margins, the overall green coloration with a prominent diagonal brown/dark band on the forewing, and the mottled, dead-leaf appearance.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its highly irregular, leaf-like wings, predominantly green with mottled brown and dark grey markings, including a distinct diagonal band across the forewing, providing excellent camouflage.
