Antennated Elusa Moth
Common NameAntennated Elusa Moth
Scientific NameElusa antennata
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyBagisarinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical lowland forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand, India)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely forest undergrowth plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, multiple broods
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are likely leaf-feeders on various forest plants, pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, the specific cryptic pattern of mottled browns and reddish-browns on the forewings, particularly the dark brown patch and wavy postmedial line. Found in Southeast Asian lowland forests.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled brown and reddish-brown forewings, featuring a prominent dark brown patch and a lighter, wavy postmedial band. The thorax is also mottled brown, aiding in camouflage.
