Sciticaudaria Moth
Common NameSciticaudaria Moth
Scientific NameOurapteryx sciticaudaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorspale yellow, brownish-yellow, orange, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeEast Asia (China, Korea, Japan, parts of Southeast Asia)
Host PlantsPrunus, Salix, Quercus, Acer
Flight PeriodMay to September (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically twig mimics, feeding on various broadleaf trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often in leaf litter or soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall pale yellow coloration with subtle stripes, the prominent swallowtail-like hindwings, and the distinctive black and orange/red spots at the base of the hindwing tails.
Description
A pale yellow moth characterized by faint brownish-yellow transverse stripes across its wings. Its hindwings are distinctive, featuring prominent tails with small black spots highlighted by orange-red markings near their base.
