Xandrames dholaria
Common NameXandrames dholaria
Scientific NameXandrames dholaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, cream, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, montane regions
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including India, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsN/A
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats, likely multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically 'inchworms' or 'loopers,' characteristic of the Geometridae family, feeding on various plants, with pupation usually occurring in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the complex, banded pattern of the forewings with dark brown and creamy-tan markings, and the contrasting plainer reddish-brown hindwings, which are characteristic of the genus Xandrames.
Description
A medium-sized moth with intricately patterned forewings featuring broad, irregular dark brown bands alternating with creamy-tan patches, contrasting with mostly uniform reddish-brown hindwings.
