Alabandacus

Alabandacus is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae. The genus was first described by Charles Oberthür in 1910. The type species for Alabandacus is Alabandacus caeruleus.

The moths in this genus are typically small to medium-sized with a wingspan ranging from 2 to 4 centimeters. Their coloration can vary, but they often display patterns of blues, grays, and whites. The larvae of Alabandacus species are generally herbivorous, feeding on specific host plants within their native habitats.

Alabandacus moths are found in various regions, primarily in Asia, with some species documented in Southeast Asia and parts of the Indian subcontinent. Their ecological role involves contributing to the biodiversity of their respective ecosystems as both consumers of plant matter in their larval stage and as prey for other animals in their adult form. Further research is ongoing to fully understand the life cycles, distribution, and ecological significance of the different species within the Alabandacus genus. Their distinct wing patterns and specialized life cycles make them a subject of interest for entomologists studying lepidopteran diversity.