Hypochrosis binexata
Common NameHypochrosis binexata
Scientific NameHypochrosis binexata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsdark brown, reddish-brown, grey, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, lowlands
Geographic RangeIndia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Philippines, Sulawesi, New Guinea
Host PlantsUnknown, likely broadleaf trees
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically 'loopers' or 'inchworms', characteristic of the Geometridae family.
Identification TipsIdentified by its distinctive cryptic wing pattern of dark purplish-brown and reddish-brown with wavy blackish bands and paler greyish areas, particularly the submarginal zone.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad wings, featuring a complex cryptic pattern of dark purplish-brown to reddish-brown with intricate wavy darker lines and paler greyish submarginal zones.
