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Common NameN/A
Scientific NameAdrapsa ablualis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHerminiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, white
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host Plantsdecaying plant matter, dead leaves
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods in tropical regions)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are likely detritivores, feeding on dead leaves or decaying plant matter on the forest floor.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark ground color, the prominent white reniform spot, and the wavy white postmedial line on the forewings. The long, upturned labial palps (forming a 'snout') are characteristic of the Herminiinae subfamily.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark brown to black forewings, each marked with a prominent white reniform spot and a distinct wavy white postmedial line. The hindwings are similarly dark.
