Arsacia rectalis
Common NameArsacia rectalis
Scientific NameArsacia rectalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyAganainae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, brown, pink
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsNot specifically documented, but related species feed on plants in the Apocynaceae family
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats, possibly seasonal depending on local conditions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically herbivorous, though specific host plants are not well-documented for this species.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall reddish-brown and golden-brown coloration, the mottled pattern on its forewings, and its characteristic resting posture with wings folded tent-like.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by a golden-brown head and thorax, and reddish-brown forewings mottled with darker brown and subtle pinkish hues. It rests with its wings held tent-like over its body.
