Dubious Ercheia
Common NameDubious Ercheia
Scientific NameErcheia dubia
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, grey, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeIndo-Australian tropics (India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, New Guinea, Queensland Australia)
Host PlantsAcacia, Albizia, Cassia, Hibiscus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on a variety of plants, including species from the Fabaceae and Malvaceae families. Like most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis with pupation occurring in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the dark forewings with the distinctive wavy pale submarginal line and the mottled greyish-white pattern near the leading edge. Its cryptic coloration allows it to blend well with bark or rock surfaces.
Description
A medium-sized, robust moth with dark brown to black forewings, characterized by a prominent, irregular pale submarginal line and mottled greyish-white markings along the costa. The hindwings are uniformly dark.
