Myrioblephara desumpta
Common NameMyrioblephara desumpta
Scientific NameMyrioblephara desumpta
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, off-white
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with host trees and shrubs
Geographic RangeEast Asia (Japan, Korea, China)
Host Plantsunknown, likely trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically 'loopers' or 'inchworms' feeding on foliage.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its specific cryptic wing pattern of wavy lines and mottling, typical of the Geometridae family, within its East Asian range.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, somewhat scalloped wings, featuring a highly cryptic pattern of mottled browns, greys, and off-whites with intricate wavy lines and speckles.
