Acropteris iphiata
Common NameAcropteris iphiata
Scientific NameAcropteris iphiata
FamilyUraniidae
SubfamilyMicroniinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorswhite, pale grey, brown, yellowish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, Northern Australia
Host PlantsUncaria gambir, Rubiaceae species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are caterpillars that feed on *Uncaria* species (Rubiaceae) before pupating and emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey features include its pale, semi-translucent wings with numerous fine, wavy dark lines, a broad diffuse central band on the forewings, and subtle yellowish-brown coloration at the wing tips and margins.
Description
A delicate, medium-sized moth with translucent white to pale grey wings marked by numerous fine, wavy dark brown transverse lines and a diffuse central band on the forewings, often with yellowish-brown tinges at the wing margins.
