No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameLysimelia neleusalis
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyDesmobathrinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsShorea spp., various broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically 'loopers' or 'inchworms' and feed on foliage.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dead-leaf mimicry, triangular resting posture, and the prominent hooked apex of the forewings. The cryptic brown patterns help it blend into its environment.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptic brown and tan coloration, resembling a dead leaf. Its forewings are triangular with a distinctive hooked apex and faint darker striations.
