Synegiodes hyriaria
Common NameSynegiodes hyriaria
Scientific NameSynegiodes hyriaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsorange, brown, ochre
HabitatTropical rainforests, lowland forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, nocturnal
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other geometer moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (often called an inchworm or looper due to its distinctive gait), pupa, and adult. Larvae typically feed on foliage.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its warm orange-brown coloration, broad wings with scalloped edges, and the characteristic wavy dark lines and speckling across both forewings and hindwings. The overall cryptic pattern helps it blend with bark or dead leaves.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, somewhat triangular wings and scalloped margins. Its wings are a rich orange-brown or ochre color, marked with darker, wavy transverse lines and speckles, giving it a cryptic appearance.
