Splendid Ninodes
Common NameSplendid Ninodes
Scientific NameNinodes splendens
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsyellow, brown, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, subtropical regions
Geographic RangeEast Asia (Japan, Taiwan, China, Korea)
Host Plantsunknown, likely various broadleaf plants
Flight PeriodSpring to Autumn
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically 'loopers' or 'inchworms', characteristic of the Geometridae family.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique combination of bright yellow and dark brown mottled wings, often with prominent dark bands and patches, which helps differentiate it from other geometers in its native range.
Description
A small moth characterized by its striking mottled pattern of bright yellow and dark brown or blackish markings across its wings, with distinct bands and patches on the forewings.
