Madeira Mocha
Common NameMadeira Mocha
Scientific NameCyclophora maderensis
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Primary Colorslight brown, tan, reddish-brown
HabitatLaurel forests, wooded areas
Geographic RangeMadeira Island (Portugal)
Host PlantsLaurus novocanariensis, Ocotea foetens, Persea indica, Clethra arborea, Erica arborea
Flight PeriodMarch to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on broad-leaved trees and shrubs before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include its pale, speckled appearance with prominent white discal spots on all wings, and its restricted endemic range to Madeira.
Description
This small to medium-sized moth has light brown to tan wings heavily speckled with reddish-brown scales, featuring distinct small white discal spots on both forewings and hindwings.
