No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameEsakiopteryx volitans
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsgreen, white, dark grey
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with abundant lichen or moss
Geographic RangeSri Lanka
Host PlantsVarious broadleaf trees and shrubs (specifics for this species are not well-documented)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (often a 'looper' caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically camouflaged.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique mottled green, white, and dark grey pattern that provides excellent camouflage against lichen-covered surfaces.
Description
A small-to-medium sized moth with broad, triangular wings displaying a highly cryptic, mottled pattern of green, white, and dark grey, designed to resemble lichen or moss.
