Yellow-banded Geometer Moth
Common NameYellow-banded Geometer Moth
Scientific NameCyllopoda claudicula
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, rainforests
Geographic RangeCentral and South America
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various broadleaf plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike all moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar, often an inchworm), pupa, and adult. Larvae typically feed on plant foliage.
Identification TipsThe unique combination of black and bright yellow markings, particularly the broad yellow bands on the forewings and hindwings, makes it quite distinctive among diurnal moths in its range.
Description
This moth has striking black wings adorned with broad, irregular, bright yellow bands and spots, giving it a bold, contrasting appearance.
