Warreniplema fumicosta
Common NameWarreniplema fumicosta
Scientific NameWarreniplema fumicosta
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyDesmobathrinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, cream
HabitatTropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, India)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various broadleaf trees/shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically cryptic and feed on the foliage of host plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the unique shape of its hindwings, which have a prominent cream-white patch and a short tail, contrasting with the mottled brown forewings.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth characterized by mottled brown forewings and distinctive hindwings featuring a prominent cream-white patch and a short, tail-like projection.
