Teldenia specca
Scientific NameTeldenia specca
FamilyDrepanidae
SubfamilyDrepaninae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorswhite, grey, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsNot well documented
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis with egg, larval (caterpillar), pupal, and adult stages, though specific details for this species are not documented.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pure white ground color contrasted with the delicate, wavy greyish-brown transverse lines and the distinct, somewhat triangular dark brown spots on both forewings and hindwings, especially the larger ones on the forewing costa.
Description
A small, delicate moth with pristine white wings adorned with intricate, wavy greyish-brown lines and several prominent dark brown spots, particularly on the forewings.
