Blenina senex
Common NameBlenina senex
Scientific NameBlenina senex
FamilyNolidae
SubfamilyBleninae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, olive-green
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsForest trees (specific species not widely documented)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, multiple broods
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar) feeding on host plants, pupa, and adult moth.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the complex, bark-like cryptic pattern of the forewings and the robust body typical of the genus Blenina.
Description
A medium-sized moth with highly cryptic forewings mottled in shades of brown, grey, and olive-green, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark or lichen.
