Oxydia platypterata
Scientific NameOxydia platypterata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsyellowish-brown, dark brown, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host Plantsvarious trees and shrubs, Coffea, Eucalyptus
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on foliage, pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its remarkable dead-leaf mimicry, broad and angular wing shape, and the prominent transverse line across its wings.
Description
A medium-to-large moth with broad, angular wings, highly camouflaged to resemble a dead leaf. Its forewings are yellowish-brown to reddish-brown, marked with a distinct transverse line and often darker shading on the hindwings.
