No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NamePeratophyga crista
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown, grey
HabitatTropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsNot specifically documented, likely polyphagous on broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically leaf-eaters.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the specific mottled pattern of the forewings, particularly the yellowish-tan costa contrasting with the dark brown central and outer areas, and the relatively plain hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings featuring a yellowish-tan costal margin blending into a mottled dark brown and tan pattern, including a prominent dark subterminal band. The hindwings are paler greyish-brown with faint transverse lines.
