Thinopteryx crocoptera
Common NameThinopteryx crocoptera
Scientific NameThinopteryx crocoptera
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsorange, brown, black, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, China)
Host PlantsAcacia, Mangifera, Shorea
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are 'inchworms' that feed on broadleaf trees, pupating before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive orange-brown mottled pattern, the prominent white line along the forewing costa, and the angular, slightly hooked forewing shape, which aids in camouflage as a dead leaf.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, angular wings, predominantly orange-yellow to brownish-orange, mottled with irregular darker brown bands and spots. The forewing features a distinct white costal line and a slightly hooked apex.
