None found
Common NameNone found
Scientific NameXandrames latiferaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, tan, cream
HabitatForests, woodlands, mountainous regions
Geographic RangeIndia, Nepal, China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Russian Far East
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various deciduous trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodVaries by region, generally spring to autumn (e.g., March to October in some areas)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (likely an inchworm or looper, characteristic of Geometridae), pupa, and adult. Larval host plants are generally deciduous trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsKey features include its broad, angular wing shape and the intricate, cryptic brown banding pattern, with distinct dark bands contrasting against lighter tan or cream areas on both forewings and hindwings. The overall coloration and pattern are characteristic of the genus Xandrames.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, angular wings. Its wings are predominantly brown, featuring a complex, cryptic pattern of darker brown bands and streaks interspersed with lighter, creamy-tan patches, particularly prominent on the outer margins of the forewings.
