Megabiston plumosaria
Common NameMegabiston plumosaria
Scientific NameMegabiston plumosaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEast Asia (China, Korea, Japan)
Host Plantsoak, birch, maple, willow
Flight PeriodApril to June
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, adult. Larvae are polyphagous, feeding on various broadleaf trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled grey and brown cryptic wing pattern with wavy dark lines, and the large, feathery (bipectinate) antennae of the male.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, cryptically patterned wings in shades of grey, brown, and white, featuring wavy dark lines and speckling. Males possess prominent, feathery antennae.
