No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameMelanographia flexilineata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorswhite, grey, brown, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, and shrublands
Geographic RangeAfrotropical region (e.g., South Africa, Madagascar)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various woody plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in suitable climates, multiple broods
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (likely an inchworm), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants.
Identification TipsLook for the small size, mottled cryptic coloration, and the prominent, irregular black transverse line across both wings when at rest. Its typical geometrid resting posture also aids identification.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled white, grey, and brown wings, featuring a distinctive irregular black transverse line. It typically rests with its wings held flat, resembling lichen or bark.
