Traminda rubra
Common NameTraminda rubra
Scientific NameTraminda rubra
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, pinkish-brown, black, yellowish
HabitatDry woodlands, savannas, bushland
Geographic RangeAfrica (e.g., South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Zimbabwe), parts of Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka)
Host PlantsAcacia, Combretum, Terminalia, Ziziphus
Flight PeriodYear-round in warmer regions, often peaking after rains
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on the foliage of various trees and shrubs before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive scalloped wing margins, the single prominent black discal spot on each forewing, and the overall reddish-brown coloration with a faint, wavy postmedial line.
Description
A medium-sized moth with reddish-brown to pinkish-brown wings, each forewing featuring a prominent black discal spot and a faint yellowish postmedial line. The wing margins are distinctly scalloped and outlined in dark brown or black.
