Parapercnia albosignaria
Common NameParapercnia albosignaria
Scientific NameParapercnia albosignaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorswhite, grey, brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, rocky areas, shrublands
Geographic RangeEast Asia (e.g., Russia Far East, Korea, Japan, China)
Host PlantsSpiraea, Rhododendron, Vaccinium, Lonicera, Prunus, Malus, Betula, Salix, Quercus
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are 'loopers' feeding on various woody plants, and the species typically overwinters as a pupa or egg.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled white and grey/brown cryptic pattern, often with a dark discal spot and wavy transverse lines, and its tendency to rest flattened against surfaces.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its highly cryptic wing pattern of mottled white, grey, and dark brown, allowing it to camouflage perfectly against lichen-covered rocks or tree bark.
