No widely recognized common name
Common NameNo widely recognized common name
Scientific NameHypomecis agoraea
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, cream
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with deciduous and coniferous trees
Geographic RangeEast Asia (e.g., China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea)
Host Plantsvarious deciduous trees, coniferous trees
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms,' feeding on the foliage of various host plants, and pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the wavy, dark brown transverse lines and bands on a pale cream to light brown background, along with small black discal spots on the forewings. The overall cryptic pattern is characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptic brown and cream mottled wings, featuring irregular dark brown bands and small black discal spots, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark.
