Heteralex unilinea
Scientific NameHeteralex unilinea
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorscream, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Ecuador)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, nocturnal
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically 'inchworms' or 'loopers,' characteristic of the Geometridae family.
Identification TipsLook for the pale cream base color with the prominent, single, wavy brown transverse line that continues across both forewings and hindwings when at rest, along with small dark discal spots and marginal dots.
Description
A pale cream-colored moth characterized by a single, distinct, wavy brown line extending across both forewings and hindwings, complemented by small dark spots on the wings.
