Onycodes rubra
Common NameOnycodes rubra
Scientific NameOnycodes rubra
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorstan, yellowish-brown, reddish-brown, white, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Brazil, Argentina)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, likely multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are 'inchworms' or 'loopers' that feed on foliage, typically mimicking twigs.
Identification TipsLook for the combination of the reddish-brown transverse line, the wavy white subterminal line, and the apical dark spot on a pale tan background. Males have prominent pectinate antennae.
Description
A pale yellowish-brown moth characterized by a prominent reddish-brown postmedial line, a wavy white subterminal line, and a dark spot near the forewing apex. The body is furry, and males possess distinctive feathery antennae.
