Sewa orbiferata
Common NameSewa orbiferata
Scientific NameSewa orbiferata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorswhite, grey, brown, orange
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeIndia, Nepal, Bhutan
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, active throughout the year in warmer parts of its range
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are 'looper' caterpillars, pupating in soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its white ground color with intricate grey-brown patterning and the prominent orange-brown patches on the hindwing margins. The resting posture with wings held flat is typical of many geometrids.
Description
A medium-sized moth with white forewings and hindwings, marked with irregular grey-brown spots and wavy bands, and distinctive orange-brown patches along the hindwing margin.
