Syncirsodes primata
Common NameSyncirsodes primata
Scientific NameSyncirsodes primata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorslight brown, dark brown
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Brazil)
Host PlantsUndocumented
Flight PeriodYear-round in suitable climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae typically feed on the foliage of host plants.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its distinctive cryptic coloration, which allows it to blend seamlessly with tree bark or dead leaves, and the broad, angular shape of its wings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, somewhat triangular wings, cryptically patterned in mottled shades of light and dark brown, resembling tree bark or a dried leaf.
