None readily available
Common NameNone readily available
Scientific NameSauris malaca
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, dark brown
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, looper caterpillar (larva), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically camouflaged to blend with their host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled green coloration with dark wavy transverse lines and the prominent row of black dots along the termen of the wings.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its mottled green wings adorned with irregular dark brown or blackish wavy lines and patches, and a distinctive row of black dots along the outer wing margins.
