Bellulia galsworthyi
Common NameBellulia galsworthyi
Scientific NameBellulia galsworthyi
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)16
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, dark brown
HabitatTropical forests, likely lowland or montane forests
Geographic RangeThailand
Host Plantslichens, algae
Flight PeriodMultiple broods possible, likely year-round in suitable tropical conditions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae of this subfamily often feed on lichens or algae.
Identification TipsSmall size, cryptic mottled brown and grey forewing pattern with wavy dark lines and spots. Definitive identification often requires examination of genitalic structures due to similarity with other Bellulia species.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled brown and grey forewings featuring darker wavy lines and spots, giving it a camouflaged appearance.
