Heterusia quadruplicaria
Common NameHeterusia quadruplicaria
Scientific NameHeterusia quadruplicaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeCentral and South America
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically 'loopers' or 'inchworms' characteristic of the Geometridae family.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown wings with four prominent, bright yellow, somewhat wavy transverse stripes on both forewings and hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark brown wings featuring prominent, somewhat wavy, bright yellow transverse stripes across both forewings and hindwings. The body is slender and brownish.
