Dyrzela plagiata
Scientific NameDyrzela plagiata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyChloephorinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorslight brown, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host Plantsunknown, likely various broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar) feeding on host plants, pupa, and adult moth.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive reddish-brown patch on the posterior forewing, contrasting with the lighter basal area and its pale border, along with small dark spots along the wing margin.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with light brown forewings featuring a prominent, irregular reddish-brown patch on the posterior half, bordered by a pale line, and small dark spots along the termen.
