Ericeia sobria
Common NameEriceia sobria
Scientific NameEriceia sobria
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorslight brown, dark brown, grey
HabitatForests, woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeAfrica, Asia, Australia
Host Plantsvarious trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in warmer climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically camouflaged and feed on various plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its characteristic cryptic brown and grey mottled wing pattern, including wavy lines and a reniform spot on the forewings. Often requires examination of genitalia for definitive species identification within the genus.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a cryptic, mottled pattern of light brown, grey, and dark brown markings across its wings, designed for camouflage.
