No common name found
Common NameNo common name found
Scientific NameComostola pyrrhogona
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsmint green, red, orange, yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsVarious trees and shrubs, Eugenia (Myrtaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple generations
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically slender 'looper' caterpillars, feeding on various woody plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique mint green wing coloration combined with the prominent red and yellow-orange marginal banding. The reddish-orange dorsal line on the thorax and abdomen is also a key feature.
Description
A small, vibrant moth characterized by its mint green wings, which are strikingly outlined with a bright red inner band and a fringed yellow-orange outer margin. The body is also greenish with reddish-orange markings.
