Fentonia ocypete
Common NameFentonia ocypete
Scientific NameFentonia ocypete
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, cream, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with deciduous trees
Geographic RangeAsia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, China, Southeast Asia)
Host Plantsdeciduous trees, shrubs
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on deciduous trees and shrubs before pupating into adults.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive forewing pattern with the dark, wavy band and contrasting lighter central patch, along with its robust, hairy body and overall cryptic coloration.
Description
This is a medium-sized moth with cryptically patterned forewings, featuring shades of brown, grey, and cream. Its wings display intricate wavy lines and a prominent dark brown band with a contrasting lighter, creamy-tan central patch.
