Massala obvertens
Scientific NameMassala obvertens
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyCalpinae
Wingspan (mm)32
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Brazil)
Host PlantsUnknown (larvae likely phytophagous)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically phytophagous and often cryptic, developing through pupation into nocturnal adult moths.
Identification TipsKey features include its dead-leaf mimicry, the broad triangular shape of its forewings when at rest, and the specific pattern of dark brown subapical and tornal patches on the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, triangular forewings displaying cryptic brown and grey mottling, accented by distinct darker brown patches near the forewing apex and tornus, providing excellent camouflage.
