No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameTimandra convectaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorspale yellowish-brown, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Java, Philippines)
Host PlantsNot specifically documented; likely various herbaceous plants or shrubs
Flight PeriodLikely year-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'inchworms' or 'loopers' that move with a characteristic looping gait. They are typically cryptic and feed on foliage, pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the pale yellowish-brown ground color, the strong, continuous reddish-brown diagonal line, and the angled/scalloped hindwing margin. The overall shape and markings are quite distinctive within its genus.
Description
A pale yellowish-brown moth characterized by a prominent reddish-brown diagonal line extending across both forewings and hindwings, and reddish-brown wing margins. The hindwings feature a distinct angled or slightly scalloped outer edge.
