Patalene aenetusaria
Common NamePatalene aenetusaria
Scientific NamePatalene aenetusaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, grey-brown, purplish-brown
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Ecuador)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely trees or shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically 'inchworms' or loopers, feeding on host plant foliage before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its cryptic brown and grey-brown mottled pattern, prominent wavy lines across the wings, and distinctly scalloped wing margins. The overall broad, somewhat triangular wing shape is also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, scalloped wings, predominantly dull brown with lighter grey-brown wavy lines and patches, and a subtle purplish-brown spot on the hindwing. Its cryptic pattern helps it blend with its environment.
