Naxa seriaria
Common NameNaxa seriaria
Scientific NameNaxa seriaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeEast Asia (e.g., China, Korea, Japan)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn (multiple broods possible)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar, often an 'inchworm'), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on foliage of host plants.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the pristine white wings with distinct, evenly distributed black spots. The overall shape and size are typical of a geometrid moth.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its pure white wings, which are adorned with numerous small, round black spots scattered across both the forewings and hindwings.
