Phazaca interrupta
Common NamePhazaca interrupta
Scientific NamePhazaca interrupta
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsUndocumented, likely various broadleaf trees/shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical range, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other Geometridae, the larvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' due to their characteristic locomotion, and they typically pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its distinctive resting posture with wings held out flat, its slender body, and the intricate, camouflaged grey-brown patterning across its wings and body.
Description
A small, slender moth with a cryptic grey-brown pattern of fine lines and speckles, often resting with its wings held out flat and perpendicular to its body, forming a distinctive 'T' shape.
