Scopula desita
Common NameScopula desita
Scientific NameScopula desita
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorspale brown, grayish-brown
HabitatVarious open and semi-open habitats, including grasslands and woodlands
Geographic RangeAfrotropical and Oriental regions (e.g., South Africa, India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia)
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in warmer climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are slender 'looper' caterpillars, typically feeding on low-growing herbaceous plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall pale, speckled appearance, faint wavy transverse lines, and small discal spots. Precise identification often requires examination of genitalic structures due to similarity with other Scopula species.
Description
A small, delicate moth with pale brownish-grey wings densely speckled with darker scales. The wings exhibit several faint, wavy transverse lines and a small, dark discal spot on each wing.
