Injectaria Looper
Common NameInjectaria Looper
Scientific NameCleora injectaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black, tan
HabitatForests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, China, Taiwan, Sundaland, Sulawesi, Philippines)
Host PlantsEucalyptus, various broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (looper caterpillar, often twig-mimicking), pupa, and adult. Larvae are polyphagous on various woody plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the highly intricate, bark-like cryptic wing pattern with wavy lines and patches, and the bipectinate (feathery) antennae in males.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, cryptically patterned wings, mottled in shades of grey, brown, and black, resembling tree bark or lichen for camouflage.
