Avitta fasciosa
Common NameAvitta fasciosa
Scientific NameAvitta fasciosa
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, purplish-brown
HabitatTropical forests, lowland forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Java, Philippines)
Host PlantsNot well documented, likely broadleaf trees
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are likely leaf-feeders, pupating in a cocoon or underground.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its cryptic mottled brown forewings with characteristic wavy dark transverse lines and a kidney-shaped (reniform) spot, which helps it blend with tree bark.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown forewings featuring darker, wavy transverse lines and a subtle reniform spot. The hindwings are a plainer brown, and the body is robust and hairy.
