Ericeia pertendens
Common NameEriceia pertendens
Scientific NameEriceia pertendens
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown
HabitatTropical forests, lowlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Philippines)
Host PlantsNot specifically documented, likely various trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include its mottled brown and tan cryptic coloration, broad wings with a slightly scalloped outer margin, and the presence of faint, wavy transverse lines on the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, somewhat scalloped wings, displaying a mottled pattern of light brown and tan with darker brown speckles and faint, wavy transverse lines.
