Therinia transversaria
Common NameTherinia transversaria
Scientific NameTherinia transversaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)65
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, brown, black, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, rainforests
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically cryptic, often mimicking twigs or bark.
Identification TipsKey features include the prominent white wings with distinct, wavy brown transverse bands across both forewings and hindwings. The small black and orange markings on the hindwing tornus are also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with striking white wings adorned with broad, wavy, light brown to grayish-brown transverse bands. The hindwings feature small black spots and a touch of orange near the tornus.
