No common name
Common NameNo common name
Scientific NameCrasilogia gressitti
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black, cream
HabitatForests, woodlands (likely where host plants are found)
Geographic RangeChina (Sichuan, Yunnan, Xizang)
Flight PeriodUnknown
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar, likely a 'looper' or 'inchworm' typical of Geometridae), pupa, and adult. Larval host plants are currently unknown.
Identification TipsKey features include its distinctive cryptic wing pattern of wavy, mottled bands in earthy tones, which allows it to blend seamlessly with bark or wood. Its relatively small size and typical geometrid resting posture with wings flattened are also characteristic.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with highly cryptic forewings, displaying intricate patterns of wavy lines and mottling in shades of brown, grey, black, and cream, providing excellent camouflage.
