Pryer's Looper
Common NamePryer's Looper
Scientific NameCorymica pryeri
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsyellow, brown, blue-green
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various broadleaf trees
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods in tropical regions)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms,' characteristic of the Geometridae family, feeding on host plant leaves.
Identification TipsKey features include the bright yellow coloration, distinctive angular forewings and scalloped hindwings, reddish-brown markings, and the unique iridescent blue-green eyespots on the forewings.
Description
A striking bright yellow moth characterized by its angular forewings and scalloped hindwings, featuring prominent iridescent blue-green eyespots on the forewings and reddish-brown marginal bands and scattered spots.
