Bocana manifestalis
Common NameBocana manifestalis
Scientific NameBocana manifestalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsdark brown, greyish-brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with abundant leaf litter in tropical regions.
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, New Guinea) and parts of Australia.
Host PlantsUnknown, likely detritivorous or polyphagous on herbaceous plants/trees
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, likely multiple broods.
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, adult. Larvae are likely cryptic and feed on detritus or various plant matter.
Identification TipsKey features include its dark, cryptic coloration, faint wavy lines on the forewings, small discal spots, and the characteristic resting posture with wings held flat against the substrate.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark brown to greyish-brown wings, featuring subtle darker wavy lines and small discal spots, and a somewhat cryptic pattern. Its body is robust and hairy.
