Ischyja ferrifracta
Common NameIschyja ferrifracta
Scientific NameIschyja ferrifracta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange-brown, bluish-white
HabitatTropical and subtropical lowland forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsNot specifically documented, likely various trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates (nocturnal)
Lifecycle NotesLike all moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis, progressing through egg, larval (caterpillar), pupal, and adult stages.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark brown base color, the prominent broad orange-brown band on the forewings, and the iridescent blue-white patch on the hindwings, combined with its angular wing shape.
Description
A large, dark brown moth characterized by an irregular, broad orange-brown band across its forewings and a striking iridescent bluish-white patch on its hindwings, giving it a somewhat angular, leaf-like appearance.
