Ericeia plaesiodes
Common NameEriceia plaesiodes
Scientific NameEriceia plaesiodes
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, cream
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Philippines)
Host PlantsVarious trees and shrubs (e.g., Acacia, Ficus)
Flight PeriodYear-round (in tropical regions)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae typically feed on the foliage of various trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its specific cryptic wing pattern, which provides excellent camouflage against tree bark, and its relatively broad, triangular forewings with a slightly scalloped outer margin.
Description
A medium-sized moth with highly cryptic wings, featuring a mottled pattern of browns, greys, and creams, often with indistinct wavy lines and a slightly scalloped hindwing margin.
