No common name
Common NameNo common name
Scientific NameMinoa euthecta
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbeige, light brown, dark brown
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Java, Bali, Philippines)
Host PlantsEuphorbiaceae (spurges)
Flight PeriodYear-round (in tropical regions)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike all moths, Minoa euthecta undergoes complete metamorphosis. The larvae are likely 'inchworms' or 'loopers', characteristic of the Geometridae family, feeding on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive mottled light brown and beige ground color, and the irregular, wavy dark brown transverse lines across both sets of wings, which aid in its cryptic camouflage.
Description
This is a small, cryptically colored moth with mottled light brown and beige wings. Its forewings and hindwings feature several wavy, irregular dark brown transverse lines and speckles, providing excellent camouflage against bark or leaves.
