Westermannia superba
Scientific NameWestermannia superba
FamilyNolidae
SubfamilyWestermanniinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines)
Host PlantsTrees, Shrubs
Flight PeriodNot specifically documented, likely year-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are likely cryptic and feed on woody plants.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive forewing pattern with its geometric arrangement of brown and greyish-white patches, combined with the robust body shape characteristic of the genus Westermannia.
Description
This moth features broad, somewhat triangular forewings with a complex geometric pattern of rich browns, greyish-white, and darker patches. Its body is robust and pale brown.
