Anisoneura aluco
Scientific NameAnisoneura aluco
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black, white, green, yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, dense vegetation
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae feed on host plants, and pupation typically occurs in a cocoon or underground, though specific details for this species are not widely documented.
Identification TipsLook for its large size, broad wings, and the intricate, wavy, bark-like camouflage pattern. The presence of prominent greenish-yellow patches near the costa of the forewings is a key distinguishing feature.
Description
A large moth characterized by its highly cryptic, bark-like wing pattern, featuring a complex mix of wavy dark lines, lighter bands, and distinctive greenish-yellow patches on the forewings. Its coloration is predominantly a blend of greys, browns, and blacks.
