Gasterocome pannosaria
Common NameGasterocome pannosaria
Scientific NameGasterocome pannosaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)32.5
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white, purplish-pink
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, China, Taiwan, Sundaland)
Host PlantsQuercus (oak species)
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically camouflaged, often resembling twigs or bark.
Identification TipsIdentified by its distinctive cryptic wing pattern, which includes a unique combination of dark brown, grey, and purplish-pink patches, and its relatively broad wings for a geometrid moth.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, cryptically patterned wings, featuring a complex mosaic of dark brown, grey, white, and purplish-pink markings that provide excellent camouflage.
