Idaea trypheropa
Scientific NameIdaea trypheropa
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorspale brown, dark brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, grasslands, gardens, and areas with low-growing vegetation
Geographic RangeSouthern Africa
Host Plantsvarious low-growing plants, detritus
Flight PeriodYear-round in warmer regions, with multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically slender 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on low-growing plants or detritus.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, pale brownish-tan ground color, and the characteristic two wavy, dark transverse lines across all wings. Distinguishing from similar *Idaea* species often requires examination of genitalia.
Description
A small, slender moth with pale brownish-tan wings marked by two distinct, wavy, dark brown transverse lines on both forewings and hindwings, giving it a somewhat cryptic appearance.
