Phrygionis privignaria
Common NamePhrygionis privignaria
Scientific NamePhrygionis privignaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsgrey, yellow, green, white, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (often an 'inchworm' or 'looper'), pupa, and adult. Larvae typically feed on the foliage of various plants.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the broad yellow band and the wavy dark green and white subterminal line on the pale greenish-grey wings, along with the small ocelli near the hindwing tornus.
Description
This moth features pale greenish-grey wings adorned with a prominent, broad yellow band extending across both forewings and hindwings. A distinctive wavy dark green line, bordered by white, runs subterminally, and small reddish-brown ocelli are present near the tornus of the hindwings.
