Chadisra bipars
Common NameChadisra bipars
Scientific NameChadisra bipars
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, green, grey
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with peaks during wet seasons
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, adult. Larvae feed on host plants, and pupation typically occurs in soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the sharp, jagged bicolored forewing pattern with dark brown/grey basal and pale green outer sections, and its overall cryptic appearance.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings distinctly divided into a dark brown/grey basal half and a pale green/greenish-grey outer half, separated by a prominent jagged dark line.
