Crioa Hades Moth
Common NameCrioa Hades Moth
Scientific NameCrioa hades
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Philippines)
Host PlantsAcacia, various trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple generations in tropical regions)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically cryptic and feed on various trees and shrubs, pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the mottled grey-brown forewing pattern with dark transverse lines and the two prominent, contrasting white stigmata (spots).
Description
A medium-sized, cryptically colored moth with mottled grey-brown forewings, intricate dark lines, and two prominent white spots on each forewing.
