Agnidra scabiosa
Scientific NameAgnidra scabiosa
FamilyDrepanidae
SubfamilyDrepaninae
Wingspan (mm)34
Primary Colorsbrown, cream
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeIndia, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo)
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year, especially in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar) feeding on host plants, pupa, and adult.
Identification TipsLook for the hooked forewing apex, the overall mottled brown coloration, and especially the unique raised, pale cream-colored patches on the forewings.
Description
This medium-sized moth exhibits a mottled reddish-brown to dark brown coloration with distinctive hooked forewing apices. Its wings are adorned with darker wavy transverse lines and several prominent, raised, pale cream-colored patches, contributing to a cryptic appearance.
