Crinodes besckei
Scientific NameCrinodes besckei
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely deciduous trees
Flight PeriodYear-round in suitable climates (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically defoliators of host trees.
Identification TipsKey features include its cryptic bark-like coloration, robust build, and characteristic resting posture with wings folded tent-like over the body, often with a raised tuft of scales at the end of the abdomen.
Description
A robust, medium-sized moth with a hairy body and wings. Its forewings are mottled dark and reddish-brown, featuring wavy lines and patches that provide excellent camouflage against bark or dead leaves.
