Syngria druidaria
Common NameSyngria druidaria
Scientific NameSyngria druidaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, white
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Ecuador)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically 'inchworms' or 'loopers,' moving with a characteristic looping gait. They pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bark-like cryptic coloration, the specific pattern of dark and light brown mottling, the prominent white discal spots on the forewings, and the characteristic irregular, lobed wing margins, especially on the hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with highly cryptic, mottled brown wings resembling tree bark, featuring distinct white spots on the forewings and an irregular, lobed wing margin.
