Traminda mundissima
Common NameTraminda mundissima
Scientific NameTraminda mundissima
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)27.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorspale greenish-grey, brownish-grey
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with suitable host plants
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, parts of the Arabian Peninsula, South and Southeast Asia, and extending to parts of Australia
Host PlantsAcacia, Combretum, Terminalia, Ziziphus
Flight PeriodYear-round in warmer regions, with peaks during rainy seasons
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are typical 'looper' caterpillars (inchworms) that feed on various trees and shrubs. Pupation likely occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive angular and scalloped wing margins, especially on the hindwings, combined with the cryptic pale greenish-grey or brownish-grey coloration and faint wavy lines.
Description
This is a medium-sized moth characterized by its broad, angular wings, particularly the scalloped hindwings. Its coloration is typically a cryptic pale greenish-grey or brownish-grey, often marked with faint, wavy transverse lines.
