Phazaca decorata
Common NamePhazaca decorata
Scientific NamePhazaca decorata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Philippines)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are likely 'looper' caterpillars, typical for the Geometridae family, feeding on foliage of various trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsKey features include the broad, laterally held wings and the distinct, irregular white diagonal band across the brown forewings.
Description
A small moth with broad, laterally extended wings. The forewings are predominantly brown with a prominent, irregular white diagonal band, while the hindwings are mostly white with brown markings.
