Pisara hyalospila
Scientific NamePisara hyalospila
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white, silver
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeNew Guinea, Indo-Australian region
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae of Arctiinae are often hairy.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its intricate, mottled forewing pattern of brown, grey, and metallic silvery-white scales, forming wavy transverse lines and patches, particularly prominent in the median area.
Description
A small moth characterized by its cryptic forewing pattern, featuring a complex mix of dark brown, grey, and shimmering silvery-white scales arranged in wavy lines and patches.
