Maceda mansueta
Common NameMaceda mansueta
Scientific NameMaceda mansueta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyChloephorinae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark purple, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea) and parts of Australia
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various trees/shrubs
Flight PeriodActive year-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants, and pupation typically occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive brownish-tan forewings with two large, irregular, dark purplish-black blotches. The overall shape and size are also characteristic.
Description
This is a medium-sized moth characterized by its brownish-tan forewings, each adorned with two prominent, irregular, dark purplish-black patches. Its robust body and antennae are typical of moths.
