Luxiaria mitorrhaphes
Common NameLuxiaria mitorrhaphes
Scientific NameLuxiaria mitorrhaphes
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)32
Primary Colorsbeige, light brown, dark brown
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically 'inchworms' or 'loopers,' feeding on foliage before pupating, often in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale, mottled beige coloration, broad wings, and the two distinct dark brown discal spots on the forewings, often accompanied by subtle wavy lines.
Description
A pale beige to light brown moth with broad wings, featuring two prominent dark brown discal spots on the forewings and faint, wavy transverse lines across all wings.
