Arrade destituta
Scientific NameArrade destituta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with suitable host plants
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically herbivorous.
Identification TipsKey features include its distinctive cryptic bark-like wing pattern, the prominent 'snout' formed by its labial palps, and its small size. The overall shape and resting posture are also diagnostic.
Description
A small, robust moth with highly cryptic, mottled brown, grey, and white wings that are held tent-like, resembling bark or a dead leaf. It possesses prominent, forward-projecting labial palps, giving it a distinctive 'snouted' appearance.
