Indian Snout Moth
Common NameIndian Snout Moth
Scientific NameHypena indicatalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)32
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeOriental region, including India, Southeast Asia, and parts of Australia
Host PlantsUndocumented, likely herbaceous plants or shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the prominent 'snout' formed by the labial palps, the triangular resting posture, and the cryptic brown and grey forewing pattern with a distinctive wavy subterminal line.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, triangular forewings cryptically patterned in shades of brown and grey, featuring a darker basal area and a distinct wavy subterminal line. It has prominent, upward-curving labial palps that form a 'snout'.
