Phrygionis polita
Common NamePhrygionis polita
Scientific NamePhrygionis polita
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, yellow, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (Neotropical region)
Host PlantsVarious broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other Geometridae, the larvae are 'inchworms' or 'loopers' due to their characteristic locomotion, undergoing complete metamorphosis through pupation to emerge as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include the light brown forewings with a bright yellow-gold band, and the contrasting orange hindwings with a single, prominent black spot near the outer margin.
Description
A medium-sized moth with light brown forewings featuring a distinct yellow-gold transverse band, and vibrant orange hindwings marked with a prominent black spot near the tornus.
