No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameCarriola seminsula
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, white, pale brown
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically 'loopers' (inchworms), often camouflaged to resemble twigs or leaves, feeding on foliage.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique green and white/pale brown cryptic pattern, particularly the irregular white markings along the wing edges and veins. Its small to medium size and typical geometrid posture (wings held flat) are also helpful.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with striking green wings, characterized by irregular white or pale brown markings that outline the wing margins and veins, creating a cryptic, lichen-like pattern. The green areas often appear somewhat translucent.
