Hemithea wuka
Scientific NameHemithea wuka
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgreen, white, brown
HabitatTropical forests, lowlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are known as 'inchworms' or 'loopers' due to their distinctive looping locomotion, often mimicking twigs. Pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include its uniform bright green coloration, the presence of two faint white postmedial lines on the forewing and one on the hindwing, and the contrasting reddish-brown terminal line along the wing edges.
Description
This is a small, vibrant green moth characterized by faint white transverse lines across its wings and a distinct reddish-brown or orange outer margin.
