Trychiata Geometer
Common NameTrychiata Geometer
Scientific NameOxydia trychiata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are 'inchworms' or 'loopers' characteristic of the Geometridae family, feeding on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the angular, leaf-like wing shape, the uniform brown coloration, and the prominent, often wavy or angled darker postmedial line on both sets of wings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, angular wings that are uniformly brown or reddish-brown, featuring a distinct darker postmedial line across both forewings and hindwings.
