Daddala lucilla
Common NameDaddala lucilla
Scientific NameDaddala lucilla
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorspale green, dark brown, purple
HabitatTropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (nocturnal)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Specific larval host plants are not well documented.
Identification TipsKey features include the striking contrast between the pale greenish-yellow central forewing and the dark, iridescent purplish-brown outer margins, along with the wavy submarginal line.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by pale greenish-yellow forewings contrasting sharply with dark brown and purplish-iridescent marginal bands, featuring a distinct wavy submarginal line.
