Neagathia corruptata
Common NameNeagathia corruptata
Scientific NameNeagathia corruptata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, olive, brown
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsUncaria gambir, Rubiaceae family plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically cryptic 'looper' caterpillars that feed on specific host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive mottled green and olive-brown coloration, the slightly angled forewing termen, and the characteristic transverse banding pattern on both forewings and hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, somewhat angular wings, predominantly mottled in shades of green, olive, and brown, providing excellent camouflage.
