Pareumelea eugeniata
Common NamePareumelea eugeniata
Scientific NamePareumelea eugeniata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, yellow
HabitatTropical rainforests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsNot well documented
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are likely cryptic and feed on foliage, pupating in the soil or on host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the unique scalloped wing margins, the contrasting mottled brown/tan and bright yellow marginal patterns, and the pointed apex of the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and tan wings, featuring distinctive irregular yellow patches along the scalloped outer margins. The forewings have a somewhat pointed apex.
