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Common NameN/A
Scientific NamePlusiopalpa adrasta
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyPlusiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, metallic bronze, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, gardens, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeAfrotropical and Indomalayan realms (e.g., Africa, Madagascar, India, Southeast Asia, Australia)
Host PlantsCommelina
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae typically being green loopers that feed on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the angular, tufted resting posture, the cryptic grey-brown forewings with a metallic bronze sheen, and the characteristic white Y-shaped or loop-like mark on the forewing.
Description
A medium-sized moth with highly cryptic forewings, mottled in shades of grey and brown, often with a prominent metallic bronze or coppery patch. A distinctive white, often Y-shaped or loop-like mark is visible near the center of the forewing.
