None known
Common NameNone known
Scientific NameOpisthoxia metargyria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, brown, orange, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, humid areas
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various broadleaf plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, adult. Larvae are typical 'inchworms' or 'loopers' characteristic of the Geometridae family.
Identification TipsKey features include the white wings with parallel light brown stripes, the orange-yellow hindwing margins with black spots, and the bright red eyes.
Description
A medium-sized moth with white wings adorned with prominent parallel light brown stripes. The hindwing margins are edged with orange-yellow and feature distinct black spots. It has striking bright red eyes.
