Ruttellerona pseudocessaria
Common NameRuttellerona pseudocessaria
Scientific NameRuttellerona pseudocessaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorstan, brown, dark brown, cream
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsNot specifically documented; likely various broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodLikely year-round or multiple broods in its tropical range
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically 'loopers' or 'inchworms,' moving with a characteristic looping gait, and feed on foliage before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its specific cryptic pattern of browns and tans, including a darker central band and marginal markings on the hindwings, and its somewhat angular wing shape, providing excellent camouflage.
Description
A medium-sized moth with highly cryptic wings, displaying a mottled pattern of tan, various shades of brown, and cream, with darker bands and speckles across both forewings and hindwings.
