No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NamePerixera illepidaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Primary Colorspale grey, off-white, brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, shrublands, and areas with suitable host vegetation.
Geographic RangeAfrotropical and Indomalayan realms, including parts of Africa (e.g., South Africa, Madagascar) and Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Borneo, New Guinea).
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodLikely multiple broods throughout the year in tropical parts of its range, varying by specific location.
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar, likely a 'looper' or 'inchworm' typical of Geometridae), pupa, and adult moth.
Identification TipsKey features include its overall pale, speckled appearance, the presence of small but clear dark discal spots on all wings, and a series of dark dots along the outer wing margins.
Description
A small, delicate moth with pale greyish-white wings finely speckled with dark scales, featuring faint wavy transverse lines and small, distinct dark discal spots on both forewings and hindwings.
