Taiwan Variegated Alcis Moth
Common NameTaiwan Variegated Alcis Moth
Scientific NameAlcis taiwanovariegata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, tan, orange-brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, mountainous regions
Geographic RangeTaiwan
Host Plantsvarious trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, generally warmer months (e.g., April to October)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms,' characteristic of the Geometridae family, feeding on foliage of host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive, highly variegated wing pattern with contrasting dark and light brown/black patches and wavy transverse lines across both forewings and hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with highly variegated, mottled wings in shades of dark brown, black, and lighter tan/orange-brown, featuring wavy transverse lines and a cryptic pattern.
