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Common NameN/A
Scientific NamePalpoctenidia phoenicosoma
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, tan
HabitatTropical forests, lowland forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various broadleaf trees/shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically cryptic, often resembling twigs or bark for camouflage.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled brown and cream forewing pattern with wavy subterminal lines and a prominent dark discal spot. The overall shape and resting posture are typical of Geometrid moths.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with forewings displaying a complex, mottled pattern of dark reddish-brown and pale cream, featuring wavy lines and a dark discal spot. The hindwings are paler with similar marginal markings.
