Hyposidra infixaria
Common NameHyposidra infixaria
Scientific NameHyposidra infixaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods in tropical climates)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are known as 'inchworms' or 'loopers' due to their characteristic looping gait. They feed on the foliage of host plants and typically pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive wavy dark brown transverse line across both wings, the mottled brown and tan cryptic coloration, and the somewhat angular wing shape. The robust body is also characteristic.
Description
This is a medium-sized moth with broad, angular wings mottled in shades of light brown and tan, featuring a prominent, wavy dark brown transverse line across both forewings and hindwings. Its body is robust and dark brown, blending well with bark.
