Owl Moth
Common NameOwl Moth
Scientific NameChorodna strixaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsolive green, brown, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, including lowland and montane areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, Philippines)
Host PlantsShorea, Eugenia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with activity peaks depending on local climate
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically 'looper' caterpillars, camouflaged to resemble twigs, feeding on host plant leaves before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its broad, angular wings and the complex, mottled green-brown cryptic pattern with distinct wavy lines, particularly the prominent dark median band on the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, somewhat angular wings, displaying a highly cryptic pattern of mottled olive-green, brown, and reddish-brown hues, featuring prominent wavy transverse lines across both forewings and hindwings.
