Maxates centrophylla
Common NameMaxates centrophylla
Scientific NameMaxates centrophylla
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsgreen
HabitatTropical forests and woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike other Geometrid moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. The larvae are typically 'looper' caterpillars, often camouflaged as twigs, feeding on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its overall uniform pale green color, the distinctive slightly wavy or angled margins of its broad wings, and the very subtle, often indistinct, darker green transverse lines across the wings.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its broad, somewhat angular wings and a uniform pale green coloration. Its body is slightly fuzzy, and it possesses slender antennae.
