Hyblaea firmamentum
Common NameHyblaea firmamentum
Scientific NameHyblaea firmamentum
FamilyHyblaeidae
SubfamilyNot applicable
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, yellowish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, especially teak plantations and mixed deciduous forests.
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and parts of Indonesia.
Host PlantsTectona grandis (Teak), Gmelina arborea, Vitex
Flight PeriodMultiple generations per year, often peaking during monsoon seasons.
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, adult. Larvae are typically defoliators of host trees, and pupation often occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive reddish-brown head and thorax, combined with cryptically patterned, mottled brown forewings. The prominent, forward-projecting labial palps (appearing like a snout) are also characteristic of the genus.
Description
This moth has a robust, hairy body with a prominent reddish-brown head and thorax. Its forewings display a cryptic pattern of mottled browns, reddish-browns, and yellowish-browns, providing excellent camouflage.
