Lysimelia lucida
Common NameLysimelia lucida
Scientific NameLysimelia lucida
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsbrown, tan
HabitatTropical forests, likely lowland and montane areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Philippines)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, adult. Larvae are typically cryptic and feed on the foliage of host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include its distinctive triangular resting posture, mottled brown coloration with darker speckles, and a somewhat pointed wing apex. Its small size also aids in identification.
Description
A small, triangularly-shaped moth with mottled brown and tan wings, often resting with its wings folded flat, resembling a dead leaf or bark fragment.
