Margined Bocula Moth
Common NameMargined Bocula Moth
Scientific NameBocula marginata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, Australia (Indo-Australian region)
Host PlantsAcacia, Albizia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on host plants primarily from the Fabaceae family.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale brown forewings with wavy dark transverse lines and the strongly contrasting dark hindwings that possess a prominent pale outer margin, particularly noticeable when the moth is at rest.
Description
A medium-sized moth with pale brown forewings featuring several wavy dark lines, and contrasting dark hindwings with a distinct pale outer margin.
