Entomogramma fautrix
Common NameEntomogramma fautrix
Scientific NameEntomogramma fautrix
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, grayish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSub-Saharan Africa (e.g., South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically herbivorous.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive leaf-like appearance, including scalloped wing margins and subtle wavy transverse lines on the forewings, which help it blend into its environment.
Description
This medium-sized moth has broad, scalloped wings that are primarily light brown to grayish-brown, marked with faint, darker wavy lines that mimic leaf veins, providing excellent camouflage.
