Krananda falcata
Common NameKrananda falcata
Scientific NameKrananda falcata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorspale yellow, brown
HabitatTropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodYear-round (nocturnal)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typical 'inchworms' or 'loopers' characteristic of the Geometridae family, moving with a distinctive looping gait. Pupation likely occurs in soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale, cryptic coloration with fine speckles, the falcate apex of the forewings, and the slightly scalloped hindwing margins. It blends well with bark or rocky surfaces.
Description
A medium-sized, pale yellowish-brown moth with fine dark speckling across its wings. The forewings have a distinctive falcate (sickle-shaped) apex, and the hindwings are slightly scalloped.
