Calluga costalis
Scientific NameCalluga costalis
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, white
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various tropical trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round (in tropical regions), nocturnal
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically 'loopers' or 'inchworms' feeding on foliage.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive mottled green and brown forewing pattern with irregular dark spots and lines, and its relatively small size.
Description
A small moth with mottled green, brown, and white forewings, featuring irregular dark markings and a pale hindwing. Its cryptic coloration provides excellent camouflage against bark or foliage.
