Arcte modesta
Common NameArcte modesta
Scientific NameArcte modesta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorsdark brown, purplish-grey, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, China, Japan)
Host PlantsAlbizia spp., other Fabaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically green or brown, feeding on host plants, before pupating and emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, the intricate mottled pattern of dark brown and purplish-grey on the forewings, and the presence of wavy lines and a pale reniform spot.
Description
A large, robust moth with mottled dark brown and purplish-grey forewings, featuring complex wavy patterns, darker markings, and a subtle iridescent sheen, particularly towards the outer margins.
