Heterostegane insulata
Common NameHeterostegane insulata
Scientific NameHeterostegane insulata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorslight brown, cream, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeAsia (including India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan)
Host PlantsAcacia, Albizia
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are looper caterpillars that feed on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale ground color and the characteristic intricate, wavy dark brown lines across both forewings and hindwings, along with the dark brown wing margins.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with pale cream to light brown wings adorned with several distinct, wavy dark brown transverse lines and a dark brown marginal band.
