Ourapteryx changi
Common NameOurapteryx changi
Scientific NameOurapteryx changi
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, orange, brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, and possibly gardens
Geographic RangeChina
Host Plantsdeciduous trees, shrubs
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms', characteristic of the Geometridae family, often camouflaged as twigs.
Identification TipsKey features include the pure white wings, the striking orange-brown venation and wing margins, and the long, pointed tail-like projections on the hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized white moth with prominent orange-brown lines along its wing veins and margins, featuring distinctive pointed tails on its hindwings.
