Orange Moth
Common NameOrange Moth
Scientific NameEois ptyctographa
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsorange, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSouth America
Host PlantsVarious herbaceous plants and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typical geometrid 'inchworms' or 'loopers', feeding on host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the bright orange-yellow ground color and the dense pattern of fine, wavy, dark brown transverse lines across all wings. The overall appearance is cryptic, blending with dry foliage.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with bright orange-yellow wings covered in numerous fine, wavy, dark brown transverse lines, giving it a striped and mottled appearance.
