Sandava xylistis
Common NameSandava xylistis
Scientific NameSandava xylistis
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorscream, pale ochre, brown, orange-brown, black
HabitatTropical forests, including lowland and montane areas
Geographic RangeBorneo (Sarawak, Sabah), Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, specific periods unknown
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically 'looper' caterpillars, characteristic of the Geometridae family.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale ground color with fine, wavy dark transverse lines and a prominent, broad orange-brown submarginal band, often with a scalloped outer wing margin.
Description
A medium-sized moth with creamy-white to pale ochre wings featuring intricate wavy dark lines and a broad orange-brown submarginal band, often with a scalloped outer margin.
