Maguda suffusa
Scientific NameMaguda suffusa
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyAganainae
Wingspan (mm)32.5
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Indochina)
Host PlantsFicus spp., Streblus spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods in tropical regions)
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult moth. Larvae are typically herbivorous.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled brown and cream forewing pattern with prominent dark spots, and its distribution in South and Southeast Asia.
Description
This is a medium-sized moth with forewings displaying a mottled pattern of various shades of brown and cream, accented by distinct dark spots.
