Heterostegane subtessellata
Common NameHeterostegane subtessellata
Scientific NameHeterostegane subtessellata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorstan, brown, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests and woodlands
Geographic RangeAsia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Borneo)
Host Plantsunknown
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, looper caterpillar larva, pupa, and adult. Specific details for this species are not widely documented.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique and dense reticulated brown pattern on a lighter background, which provides excellent camouflage against bark or dried leaves. The overall wing shape is also characteristic of the genus.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with broad, tan to yellowish-brown wings intricately patterned with a dense network of dark brown, wavy lines, giving it a tessellated or cryptic appearance.
