Scopula hypochra
Common NameScopula hypochra
Scientific NameScopula hypochra
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorspale brown, beige
HabitatOpen woodlands, grasslands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka)
Host Plantsvarious low-growing plants, herbs
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in warmer parts of its range
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are slender 'inchworms' or 'loopers' that feed on low-growing plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size (around 20mm wingspan), pale beige-brown coloration, and the subtle, wavy dark lines and speckling across all four wings. Its delicate appearance is also characteristic.
Description
A small, delicate moth with pale sandy-brown wings finely speckled with darker scales and faint, wavy transverse lines. Its slender body matches the wing coloration.
