Fringed White Moth
Common NameFringed White Moth
Scientific NameLeuciris fimbriaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorswhite, orange, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Brazil)
Host PlantsVarious trees and shrubs, possibly Rubiaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (often a 'looper' caterpillar), pupa, and adult.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its pure white wings contrasting sharply with the thick, orange-brown, spotted fringe along all wing margins.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with pristine white wings, distinctly bordered by a broad, furry orange-brown fringe marked with a series of dark, rounded spots.
