Nepheloleuca politia
Scientific NameNepheloleuca politia
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsyellow-green, purplish-brown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Brazil)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'inchworms' or 'loopers,' moving by arching their bodies, a characteristic of the Geometridae family.
Identification TipsKey features include the striking yellow-green and purplish-brown coloration, the broad median band, the prominent white-ringed apical spot on the forewings, and slightly scalloped wing margins.
Description
A medium-sized moth with bright yellow-green wings, characterized by a broad purplish-brown band across the middle of both forewings and hindwings, and a distinctive dark apical spot ringed with white on each forewing.
