Anomis psamathodes
Common NameAnomis psamathodes
Scientific NameAnomis psamathodes
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyAnominae
Wingspan (mm)32
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, grey
HabitatForests, woodlands, agricultural areas, disturbed habitats
Geographic RangeSub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar, Réunion, parts of Asia (India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan), Australia
Host PlantsGossypium (cotton), Hibiscus, Sida, Abutilon
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; multiple broods in warmer temperate zones
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically green or brown loopers, feeding on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the specific pattern of wavy, dark transverse lines on the mottled brown forewings, especially the prominent postmedial line, and the slightly scalloped outer edge of the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and tan forewings, characterized by several distinct, wavy dark transverse lines and a slightly scalloped outer margin. The hindwings are paler and less patterned.
