Chlumetia transversa
Common NameChlumetia transversa
Scientific NameChlumetia transversa
FamilyEuteliidae
SubfamilyEuteliinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Primary Colorsbrown, black, cream
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeIndo-Australian tropics (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, Australia)
Host PlantsMangifera indica, Rhus, Shorea
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are leaf feeders on various tropical trees and shrubs, pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic cryptic brown and black forewing pattern with prominent, often wavy, transverse lines and a distinct dark patch along the leading edge of the wing.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled brown and black forewings, featuring distinct transverse lines and a darker patch near the costa, providing excellent camouflage.
