Hyposidra violescens
Common NameHyposidra violescens
Scientific NameHyposidra violescens
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, black, white
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Java, Philippines)
Host Plantswoody plants, trees
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods in tropical climates)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically 'inchworms' or 'loopers' due to their characteristic locomotion.
Identification TipsKey features include the highly irregular and scalloped wing margins, the complex mottled brown and black pattern with distinct pale submarginal lines, and its typical resting posture with wings spread flat.
Description
A medium-sized moth with highly irregular, scalloped wing margins and a cryptic pattern of mottled dark brown, lighter brown, and whitish patches, resembling dead leaves or bark.
