Bastilla solomonensis
Common NameBastilla solomonensis
Scientific NameBastilla solomonensis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, dark brown
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSolomon Islands
Host PlantsUnknown, possibly Acacia species
Flight PeriodYear-round in its tropical range
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive dark, kidney-shaped markings on the forewings, set against a mottled brown and grey background, and its overall size and shape typical of the Bastilla genus.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptic brown and grey-brown forewings, characterized by prominent dark, kidney-shaped patches outlined in lighter shades, and paler hindwings.
