Falana sordida
Common NameFalana sordida
Scientific NameFalana sordida
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Philippines)
Host PlantsAcacia, Albizia
Flight PeriodYear-round (in tropical regions)
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, adult. Larvae are known to feed on plants from the Fabaceae family.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled brown-grey forewings with distinct darker wavy lines and a prominent black spot located near the outer corner (tornus) of the forewing.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown-grey forewings, featuring darker transverse lines and a prominent black spot near the tornus.
