Tephriopis divulsa
Scientific NameTephriopis divulsa
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyXyleninae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, dark grey, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, savannas, grasslands
Geographic RangeSouthern and East Africa (e.g., South Africa, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Kenya, Tanzania)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various herbaceous plants or grasses
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, likely year-round in suitable climates or during warmer months
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on foliage, and pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the specific pattern of dark, irregular transverse lines and the prominent reniform spot on the forewings, set against a mottled brown and grey background.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and dark grey forewings, featuring prominent irregular black bands and a distinct kidney-shaped spot. Its robust body is covered in fine hairs.
