No widely recognized common name
Common NameNo widely recognized common name
Scientific NamePlutodes exquisita
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorspale yellow, reddish-brown, silver
HabitatLowland forests, disturbed forest edges
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsUnknown, but other Plutodes species feed on Euphorbiaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'inchworms' or 'loopers' due to their distinctive locomotion, typically pupating in soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the unique pattern of pale yellow and reddish-brown bands separated by a prominent, iridescent silver line on both forewings and hindwings.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with pale yellow forewings and hindwings, each featuring a broad reddish-brown marginal band strikingly outlined by a metallic silver line.
