Armed Simplicia
Common NameArmed Simplicia
Scientific NameSimplicia armatalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHerminiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatForests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeAsia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia)
Host Plantsdead leaves, detritus, fungi
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods in temperate zones
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are detritivores, feeding on dead leaves, fungi, or other decaying organic matter.
Identification TipsKey features include its overall brownish-grey cryptic coloration, subtle wing lines, and especially the long, upward-curving labial palps that form a distinctive 'snout'.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a slender body and brownish-grey wings featuring faint transverse lines. It is characterized by its prominent, forward-projecting labial palps, giving it a 'snout' appearance.
