Sphingognatha asclepiades
Common NameSphingognatha asclepiades
Scientific NameSphingognatha asclepiades
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, cream
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host Plantsundocumented, likely arboreal foliage
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (often an 'inchworm' or 'looper'), pupa, and adult. Larvae typically feed on foliage.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its specific cryptic wing pattern of wavy brown and tan lines, the broad wing shape, and the characteristic resting posture with wings spread flat. The dark irregular band across the forewings and the dark apical patch are key features.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, cryptically patterned wings in shades of brown, tan, and cream, featuring intricate wavy lines and darker bands, resting with its wings flattened against a branch.
