Rindgeria ornata
Scientific NameRindgeria ornata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white, reddish-brown
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeMexico, Central America
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesAs a member of the Geometridae family, it undergoes complete metamorphosis, with its larval stage typically characterized by 'inchworm' or 'looper' caterpillars that often mimic twigs.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its distinctive mottled grey and brown cryptic wing pattern with irregular white patches, the furry body with reddish-brown at the abdomen base, and its characteristic resting posture with wings held flat.
Description
This moth exhibits a highly cryptic wing pattern of mottled grey and brown, accented with irregular white patches, enabling it to blend seamlessly with bark or dead leaves. Its body is notably furry, displaying some reddish-brown coloration near the base of the abdomen.
