Mecodina bisignata
Common NameMecodina bisignata
Scientific NameMecodina bisignata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown
HabitatLowland forests, tropical and subtropical regions
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Philippines)
Host PlantsNot well documented, possibly woody plants like Acacia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically cryptic and feed on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include its uniform dull brown coloration, the subtle wavy transverse lines across both sets of wings, and the slightly scalloped outer margins of the wings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, dull brown wings that have a slightly scalloped margin. Both forewings and hindwings are marked with faint, darker, wavy transverse lines.
