Acropteris leptaliata
Scientific NameAcropteris leptaliata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyDesmobathrinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorswhite, pale grey, dark grey
HabitatTropical forests, lowland and montane areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically 'loopers' or 'inchworms', characteristic of the Geometridae family, feeding on foliage.
Identification TipsKey features include the broad, triangular wing shape with scalloped margins and the distinctive pattern of wavy, dark grey transverse lines on a pale background.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with broad, somewhat triangular wings featuring scalloped outer margins. Its wings are pale grey to whitish, marked with several distinct, wavy, darker grey transverse lines, creating a cryptic pattern.
