Paragonia cruraria
Common NameParagonia cruraria
Scientific NameParagonia cruraria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, dark brown
HabitatTropical forests, rainforests
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Brazil)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are likely camouflaged, feeding on specific host plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its angular wing shape, particularly the pointed forewing apex and scalloped hindwing margin, combined with the mottled brown and cream cryptic pattern.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, angular wings, predominantly dark brown with irregular cream-colored patches on the forewings, giving it a cryptic, leaf-like appearance.
