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Scientific NameIdaea costiguttata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)16.5
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, yellowish-ochre
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeEast Asia (e.g., Japan, Korea, China, Russian Far East)
Host PlantsVarious low-growing herbaceous plants, detritus, mosses
Flight PeriodMay to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are slender 'looper' caterpillars, typically feeding on low-growing plants or detritus.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, greyish-brown ground color, and the characteristic intricate wavy yellowish-ochre lines across all wings, particularly the distinct subterminal and postmedial lines.
Description
A small moth with greyish-brown wings featuring intricate, wavy yellowish-ochre transverse lines and bands, giving it a mottled, cryptic appearance.
