Bertula abjudicalis
Common NameBertula abjudicalis
Scientific NameBertula abjudicalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, cream
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, lowland areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Java, Sulawesi, Philippines)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various herbaceous plants or shrubs
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, adult. Larvae are typically cryptic and feed on vegetation.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall brown coloration, the prominent pale and slightly wavy postmedial line on the forewing, and the characteristic long, forward-projecting labial palps typical of snout moths.
Description
A small brown moth with a distinctive pale, slightly wavy transverse band across the forewing, and a darker, mottled subterminal area. It has prominent, forward-projecting labial palps.
