No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameLophophelma calaurops
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)21
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, grey
HabitatTropical forests
Geographic RangeBorneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia
Host PlantsUnknown, likely broadleaf trees or shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically 'inchworms' or 'loopers' due to their characteristic locomotion.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its specific cryptic green-brown-grey pattern, particularly the irregular transverse lines and the overall wing shape. Often blends seamlessly with bark or lichen.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with broad, somewhat wavy-edged wings, cryptically patterned with shades of green, brown, and grey, featuring irregular transverse lines and speckling for camouflage.
