Aconzarba decissima
Common NameAconzarba decissima
Scientific NameAconzarba decissima
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyPlusiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsdark brown, reddish-brown, white, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with suitable host plants
Geographic RangeSouthern Africa (e.g., South Africa, Eswatini, Zimbabwe)
Host Plantsunknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in warmer climates, with multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled dark brown and reddish-brown forewings, the prominent wavy white/cream subterminal line, and the distinct white-ringed reniform spot.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled dark brown and reddish-brown forewings, featuring prominent wavy white/cream lines and spots, particularly a distinct subterminal line and a white-ringed reniform spot.
