Arrade leucocosmalis
Common NameArrade leucocosmalis
Scientific NameArrade leucocosmalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbrown, white, black
HabitatTropical forests and woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Thailand)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely broadleaf plants or shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically camouflaged and feed on host plant foliage.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive cryptic brown, white, and black patterns, the irregular wing margins, and the prominent scale tufts on the thorax and forewings. The upturned labial palps are also characteristic of the subfamily.
Description
A small moth with a highly cryptic pattern of browns, whites, and blacks, featuring an irregular wing shape and prominent tufts of scales on the thorax and forewings. The forewings display distinct white lines outlining darker patches.
