Bevan's Swift
Common NameBevan's Swift
Scientific NameTriodia bevana
FamilyHepialidae
SubfamilyHepialinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorslight brown, tan
HabitatGrasslands, heathlands, and open woodlands, particularly in mountainous regions.
Geographic RangeHimalayan region, including parts of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Host Plantsroots of grasses, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMonsoon season (June to September)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are root feeders, living underground for an extended period (potentially multiple years) before pupating in the soil. Adults are typically short-lived, emerging primarily for reproduction.
Identification TipsKey features include its unpatterned, uniform light brown wings, robust body, and relatively short antennae. Its typical swift moth resting posture with wings folded tent-like is also characteristic.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth characterized by its plain, uniform light brown or tan wings and a robust body, often resting with its wings folded tent-like over its back.
