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Scientific NameGarella ruficirra
FamilyNolidae
SubfamilyChloephorinae
Wingspan (mm)21
Primary Colorsbrown, gray, white, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Taiwan, Sundaland)
Host PlantsMallotus spp., Shorea spp., Terminalia spp.
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are polyphagous, feeding on the leaves of various trees, particularly species from the genera Mallotus, Shorea, and Terminalia.
Identification TipsLook for the specific intricate mottled pattern of browns, grays, and whites on the forewings, combined with the distinct white reniform spot and its relatively small size (around 2 cm wingspan).
Description
A small moth characterized by its cryptic forewing pattern, featuring a complex mix of brown, gray, and white mottling, often with distinct darker bands and a prominent white reniform spot.
