Ischyja manlia
Common NameIschyja manlia
Scientific NameIschyja manlia
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, blue
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, India, Sri Lanka, China, Taiwan, Japan)
Host PlantsAcacia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae (caterpillars) feeding on host plants before pupating and emerging as nocturnal adults.
Identification TipsKey features include the leaf-like shape of the forewings, the mottled brown and grey camouflage, and the striking iridescent blue patch on the hindwings, often visible when the moth is at rest.
Description
A large, cryptically colored moth with mottled brown and grey forewings that mimic dead leaves, featuring an irregular termen and a distinct iridescent blue patch on the hindwings.
