Blenina quinaria
Common NameBlenina quinaria
Scientific NameBlenina quinaria
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyPantheinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, grey, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand), parts of India and China
Host PlantsShorea, Eugenia, Ficus, Terminalia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on the leaves of various forest trees and pupate in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive cryptic forewing pattern of moss green, reddish-brown, and grey mottling, along with its robust body and typical moth resting posture.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings intricately mottled in shades of moss green, reddish-brown, and grey, creating a highly cryptic pattern resembling lichen or bark.
