Insignis Hook-tip
Common NameInsignis Hook-tip
Scientific NameOreta insignis
FamilyDrepanidae
SubfamilyDrepaninae
Wingspan (mm)38
Primary Colorsgray, brown, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsVarious broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, possibly seasonal
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs are laid on host plants, larvae (caterpillars) feed on leaves, pupation occurs in a cocoon, and adults emerge.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale grayish-brown ground color with fine speckling, the prominent reddish-brown diagonal line across the forewings, and the characteristic slightly falcate (hooked) apex of the forewings.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with pale grayish-brown wings, speckled with darker scales, and a distinctive reddish-brown diagonal line crossing the forewings. The forewings have a slightly hooked apex, contributing to its cryptic appearance.
