Scopula submutata
Common NameScopula submutata
Scientific NameScopula submutata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorscream, pale brown, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSouth America (primarily Brazil)
Host PlantsVarious low-growing plants and herbs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, or during warmer months
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically slender 'inchworms' or 'loopers' that feed on foliage, pupating in soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, pale cream ground color, and the characteristic wavy, dark grey-brown transverse lines, especially the prominent subterminal band and mottled appearance.
Description
A small, pale moth with a cream or off-white ground color, featuring intricate, wavy, dark grey-brown transverse lines and a prominent darker subterminal band, giving it a mottled appearance.
