Etanna clopaea
Common NameEtanna clopaea
Scientific NameEtanna clopaea
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsgray, brown, black, white
HabitatTropical lowland forests, rainforests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsUnknown, but likely lichens or mosses based on family
Flight PeriodYear-round (in tropical climates)
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae of the Arctiinae subfamily are often hairy.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its specific cryptic wing pattern of dark and light mottling and banding, typical of the Etanna genus, and its distribution in Southeast Asian tropical forests.
Description
This is a small to medium-sized moth characterized by its highly cryptic forewings, which feature a complex mosaic of dark brown, black, and white irregular bands and mottled patches, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark or foliage.
