Arbela Carpenterworm Moth
Common NameArbela Carpenterworm Moth
Scientific NameArbela sp.
FamilyCossidae
SubfamilyCossinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, gray, mottled
HabitatForests, woodlands, orchards, and areas with host trees.
Geographic RangeAsia (e.g., Southeast Asia, India, China)
Host Plantslitchi, longan, guava, mango, various broadleaf trees
Flight PeriodWarm months, often multiple broods per year (e.g., April to October in some regions)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are internal wood-borers, feeding within the trunks and branches of host trees for an extended period (often 1-2 years) before pupating inside their tunnels. Adults are short-lived and primarily focused on reproduction.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive bark-like camouflage, robust body, and tent-like resting posture. Often found on or near the trunks of broadleaf trees, especially at night.
Description
A robust, medium-sized moth with a hairy body and cryptically mottled brown and gray wings, designed to blend seamlessly with tree bark when at rest.
