Adrapsa quadrilinealis
Common NameAdrapsa quadrilinealis
Scientific NameAdrapsa quadrilinealis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHerminiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, white
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Java)
Host Plantsdead leaves, decaying plant matter
Flight PeriodYear-round (in tropical climates)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically detritivores, feeding on dead leaves and decaying plant matter.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall cryptic brown coloration, wavy transverse lines on the forewings, and the prominent, contrasting white patches at the forewing apex and tornus. Long, forward-projecting labial palps (snout) are also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized brown moth with mottled forewings featuring intricate wavy darker lines and distinctive white patches at both the apex and tornus.
