Tycracona obliqua
Scientific NameTycracona obliqua
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, white, brown, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with suitable camouflage surfaces like tree bark or rocks.
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Thailand)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely polyphagous or lichenivorous
Flight PeriodNot specifically documented, likely year-round or multiple broods in tropical regions.
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike all moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis, progressing through egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult stages. Larvae feed on host plants before pupating and emerging as nocturnal adults.
Identification TipsLook for the unique combination of mottled grey-white-brown forewings with strong, dark, wavy transverse lines, and its characteristic heart-shaped resting posture when at rest.
Description
This is a small to medium-sized moth with a cryptic pattern of mottled grey, white, and brown on its forewings, featuring prominent dark, wavy transverse bands. When at rest, its wings are held in a distinctive heart-like shape.
