Green Leaf Moth
Common NameGreen Leaf Moth
Scientific NameAporandria specularia
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, areas with dense foliage
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, China)
Host PlantsAnacardiaceae (e.g., mango, cashew), Sapindaceae (e.g., lychee, rambutan)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar, often an 'inchworm' or 'looper' due to its gait), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically phytophagous, feeding on various host plants.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include its vibrant green coloration, the distinct brown and yellow ocelli on the hindwings, and the wavy brown subterminal line that runs across both sets of wings, mimicking a leaf's veins or edge.
Description
A medium-sized moth with bright green, leaf-like wings, providing excellent camouflage. It features prominent brown patches with yellow centers (ocelli) on the hindwings and a wavy brown subterminal line across both forewings and hindwings.
