Polyacme dissimilis
Common NamePolyacme dissimilis
Scientific NamePolyacme dissimilis
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEast Asia (e.g., Japan, Korea, China)
Host Plantsvarious deciduous trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar, typically an inchworm or looper), pupa, and adult moth. Larvae feed on the foliage of host plants.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive cryptic brown pattern with wavy lines, the small white discal spot on the forewings, and the slightly scalloped wing margins. Its overall shape is characteristic of many Geometridae moths.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with a cryptic brown and tan pattern, featuring wavy dark lines and a small white discal spot on each forewing. The wing margins are slightly scalloped, contributing to its camouflaged appearance.
