Poecilasthena thalassias
Common NamePoecilasthena thalassias
Scientific NamePoecilasthena thalassias
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorspale green, grey
HabitatTropical forests, montane forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typical geometrid 'looper' caterpillars, pupating before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, pale green coloration with subtle wavy transverse lines, and a small dark forewing spot, found in its Southeast Asian range.
Description
A small, delicate moth with pale green wings featuring faint, wavy greyish lines and a small dark discal spot on each forewing, providing camouflage.
