Targalla plumbea
Scientific NameTargalla plumbea
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, blue
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, New Guinea, Australia)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically herbivorous, feeding on various plants.
Identification TipsLook for the specific mottled grey-brown forewing pattern with a distinct wavy subterminal line and the subtle bluish sheen on the body and hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey-brown forewings featuring intricate darker patterns, including a wavy subterminal line. The body and hidden hindwings show a subtle bluish-grey iridescence.
