Fascionycta fasciata
Scientific NameFascionycta fasciata
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyPantheinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white, black
HabitatTropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs hatch into larvae (caterpillars) that feed on host plants, then pupate before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its intricate, bark-like cryptic pattern on the forewings, including a prominent jagged postmedial line and dark basal dash, and its occurrence in Southeast Asian tropical forests.
Description
This moth exhibits highly cryptic forewings, mottled with shades of grey, brown, and white, featuring irregular dark bands and dashes that mimic tree bark or lichen, providing excellent camouflage.
