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Common NameNone known
Scientific NameAgathia prasinaspis
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, purple
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, disturbed areas, gardens
Geographic RangeIndia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo, Philippines
Host PlantsCarissa carandas, Tabernaemontana divaricata
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other Geometridae, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically cryptic, often mimicking twigs or leaves, and feed on specific host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique pattern of vivid green patches sharply contrasting with the wavy, purplish-brown margins and central bands on both forewings and hindwings.
Description
A striking moth with bright lime green wings featuring irregular, wavy borders and central markings of purplish-brown, giving it a somewhat lichen-like or camouflage appearance. The head and thorax are also green.
