Oxymacaria odontias
Common NameOxymacaria odontias
Scientific NameOxymacaria odontias
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, reddish-brown, blue-grey
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various trees or shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, depending on local conditions
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar, typically an inchworm), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plant foliage.
Identification TipsKey features include the deeply scalloped hindwing margins, the intricate wavy pattern of brown, grey, and reddish-brown lines, and the prominent bluish-grey band on the hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, somewhat angular wings. Its cryptic pattern features intricate wavy lines in shades of grey, brown, and reddish-brown, with a distinct bluish-grey band on the hindwings, which have a deeply scalloped outer margin.
