Nematocampa completa
Common NameNematocampa completa
Scientific NameNematocampa completa
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, white
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeMexico, Central America, South America
Host PlantsVarious deciduous trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are 'loopers' or 'spanworms', often camouflaged to resemble twigs or bark, feeding on various plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique cryptic pattern of irregular brown and white patches, mimicking bark or dead leaves, and its broad, angular wing shape.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with broad, somewhat angular wings. Its wings are mottled brown and cream/white, forming a highly cryptic pattern that resembles lichen or dead leaves.
