Hydrillodes lentalis
Common NameHydrillodes lentalis
Scientific NameHydrillodes lentalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHerminiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown
HabitatTropical forests, areas with abundant leaf litter
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Philippines, New Guinea)
Host Plantsdead leaves, decaying plant matter, fungi
Flight PeriodYear-round (in tropical regions), nocturnal
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically detritivores, feeding on dead leaves, decaying plant matter, or fungi found in leaf litter on the forest floor.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive wavy dark brown median band on the light tan forewings, and the row of small pale spots along the outer margin. The dark head and thorax are also notable.
Description
This small moth has forewings with a light tan basal area, a prominent dark brown wavy median band, and a darker outer margin adorned with a series of small, pale spots. Its head and thorax are dark brown.
