Luxiaria ochrophara
Scientific NameLuxiaria ochrophara
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)32
Primary Colorsbeige, light brown, dark brown
HabitatLowland forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Borneo, Sumatra)
Flight PeriodYear-round (tropical species, multiple broods likely)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike other geometrid moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (often a 'looper' caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae typically feed on foliage.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled light brown coloration with darker speckling and faint wavy lines across the wings. Its geographic range in Southeast Asian lowland forests is also a strong indicator.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, somewhat angular wings. The wings are a pale beige to light brown, heavily speckled with darker brown scales, creating a mottled, cryptic pattern.
