Simena luctifera
Common NameSimena luctifera
Scientific NameSimena luctifera
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorssilver-grey, white, orange, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeNeotropical region (Central and South America)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically 'inchworms' or loopers, feeding on foliage.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its silvery-grey wings with a broad white transverse band on the forewings, and the bright orange head and pronotal collar.
Description
A medium-sized moth with silvery-grey wings featuring a prominent broad white band across the forewings, and a distinctive bright orange head and collar.
