Naarda xanthonephra
Scientific NameNaarda xanthonephra
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsdark grey, brown, yellowish-orange
HabitatTropical forests
Geographic RangeBorneo (Sarawak)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various plants or detritus
Flight PeriodYear-round in suitable tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesFollows a typical moth lifecycle: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larval feeding habits are not well documented but likely involve various plants or decaying matter.
Identification TipsKey features include its dark, mottled grey-brown forewings, the triangular resting posture, and the two prominent yellowish-orange spots on each forewing. The antennae are simple and filiform.
Description
A small, dark greyish-brown moth with a triangular resting posture, characterized by two distinct yellowish-orange spots on each forewing.
