Formofentonia orbifer
Common NameFormofentonia orbifer
Scientific NameFormofentonia orbifer
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorscreamy white, dark brown, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Thailand, Vietnam, China)
Host PlantsDeciduous trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically feeders on leaves of deciduous trees and shrubs, pupating in soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its creamy white and dark brown forewing pattern, particularly the large dark costal patch and the orbicular-like spot. The fluffy pale thorax and bipectinate antennae (in males) are also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with creamy white forewings marked by prominent, irregular dark brown to blackish patches, including a large costal area and a distinct spot near the tornus. The thorax is densely covered with pale, fluffy scales.
