Anisoneura salebrosa
Common NameAnisoneura salebrosa
Scientific NameAnisoneura salebrosa
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black, blue, purple
HabitatTropical lowland and hill forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely woody plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats, specific peaks unknown
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Specific details for this species' lifecycle stages are not widely documented.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique combination of cryptic brown/grey/black wavy patterns and the prominent iridescent blue-purple sheen on the forewings, particularly noticeable in good light. The overall robust body and wing shape are typical of the Erebidae family.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its broad, cryptically patterned wings, which display intricate wavy lines and bands in shades of brown, grey, and black, accented by iridescent blue-purple patches on the forewings.
