Sangalopsis microleuca
Common NameSangalopsis microleuca
Scientific NameSangalopsis microleuca
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various broadleaf trees or shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, adult. Larvae are typically 'inchworms' or 'loopers'.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique black and bright orange wing pattern, particularly the broad orange band on the forewings, and its small size.
Description
A small moth characterized by its predominantly black wings, featuring a striking broad orange band across the forewings and a smaller orange patch near the apex.
