Hazel Looper
Common NameHazel Looper
Scientific NameZythos avellanea
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)32.5
Primary Colorsolive-green, reddish-brown, dark brown, cream
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host Plantsvarious woody plants
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' characteristic of the Geometridae family, feeding on the leaves of woody plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique cryptic wing pattern combining olive-greenish and reddish-brown marbling, especially the distinct transition between these colors on the forewings, and the wavy outer wing margins.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, somewhat wavy-edged wings. The forewings display a cryptic pattern of pale olive-greenish at the base and costa, transitioning to a rich reddish-brown or rust color in the central and outer areas, marked with intricate darker lines and lighter cream patches.
