Timandra stueningi
Scientific NameTimandra stueningi
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale brown, reddish-brown
HabitatForests and woodlands
Geographic RangeTaiwan
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various herbaceous plants and shrubs
Flight PeriodUnknown, likely multiple broods from spring to autumn
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are likely 'inchworms' or 'loopers', characteristic of the Geometridae family, feeding on herbaceous plants before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale brown coloration, the strong reddish-brown diagonal stripe across all wings, and the uniquely angled or scalloped outer wing margins.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with pale brown or tan wings finely speckled with darker scales, featuring a prominent reddish-brown diagonal stripe extending across both forewings and hindwings. The outer wing margins are distinctly angled or scalloped.
