Lucid Moth
Common NameLucid Moth
Scientific NameChrysocraspeda dilucida
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, grey
HabitatForests, woodlands, bushveld
Geographic RangeSouthern Africa (e.g., South Africa, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Mozambique)
Host Plantsunknown, likely various woody plants
Flight PeriodThroughout the year in suitable climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically 'loopers' or 'inchworms', common to the Geometridae family.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive bright orange-yellow band on the hindwings, which contrasts sharply with the cryptic, wavy-patterned brown and grey forewings.
Description
A small moth characterized by mottled brown and grey forewings with wavy dark lines, and hindwings featuring a prominent, broad, bright orange-yellow band bordered by dark brown.
