Homodes bracteigutta
Common NameHomodes bracteigutta
Scientific NameHomodes bracteigutta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyCalpinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatLowland tropical forests
Geographic RangeBorneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Philippines
Host Plantsunknown
Flight PeriodYear-round (tropical)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars, pupating before emerging as adults. Larval diet is unknown.
Identification TipsIdentified by its specific forewing pattern, including the shape and position of the reniform stigma and the wavy postmedial lines, along with its size and geographical range.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled brown and grey forewings featuring darker transverse lines and a prominent reniform stigma, designed for camouflage against tree bark.
