Elusa semipecten
Common NameElusa semipecten
Scientific NameElusa semipecten
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyBagisarinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, dark brown
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, likely multiple broods
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Specific details for this species are not well-documented.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its cryptic brown and cream mottled forewings, small size, and typical Noctuidae resting posture. Requires examination of genitalic features for definitive identification from similar species.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled shades of brown, cream, and dark brown, featuring indistinct spots and a somewhat rugged wing texture.
