Larerannis orthogrammaria
Common NameLarerannis orthogrammaria
Scientific NameLarerannis orthogrammaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, beige
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeEast Asia (Japan, Korea, China)
Host PlantsQuercus, Prunus, various deciduous trees
Flight PeriodLate autumn to early winter
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (looper caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae typically feed on the foliage of deciduous trees.
Identification TipsKey features include its cryptic grey-brown wing pattern with distinct wavy dark lines, broad wings, and its characteristic flight period during late autumn and early winter.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, cryptically patterned wings. The forewings are light grey to beige with intricate wavy dark brown lines and speckles, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark.
