Tamba apicata
Scientific NameTamba apicata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorslight brown, yellowish-brown, dark brown, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Specific details for this species are not well-documented.
Identification TipsKey features include the broad, triangular forewings with their characteristic scalloped outer margins, and the complex, mottled brown and tan cryptic pattern with irregular darker bands and small dark spots.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, somewhat triangular forewings and distinctly scalloped margins. Its wings display a mottled pattern of light yellowish-brown, tan, and darker reddish-brown patches, creating a cryptic appearance.
