Hypena conscitalis
Common NameHypena conscitalis
Scientific NameHypena conscitalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsyellowish-brown, gray
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas where its host plants are present
Geographic RangeAsia (including India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia)
Host PlantsBoehmeria nivea, Pouzolzia zeylanica
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, with multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, progressing through egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult stages. Larvae feed on specific host plants, primarily in the Urticaceae family.
Identification TipsKey features include the bicolored forewings (yellowish-brown and gray), the prominent dark wavy subterminal line, and the characteristic upturned labial palps that give it a 'snout' appearance, typical of the Hypeninae subfamily.
Description
A medium-sized snout moth with yellowish-brown forewings that are distinctly separated from a grayish outer margin by a dark, wavy subterminal line. The hindwings are uniformly grayish.
