Condica aroana
Common NameCondica aroana
Scientific NameCondica aroana
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyCondicinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black, white
HabitatForests, woodlands, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeAfrica (e.g., Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa)
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in suitable climates
Lifecycle NotesTypical moth lifecycle: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, adult. Larvae are likely generalist feeders on herbaceous plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its mottled grey and brown forewings with prominent, white-outlined reniform and orbicular spots, and its overall cryptic appearance.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptically patterned forewings, featuring mottled shades of grey, brown, and black, accented by distinct white-ringed reniform and orbicular spots.
