Nagadeba indecoralis
Common NameNagadeba indecoralis
Scientific NameNagadeba indecoralis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, grey
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeOriental tropics (India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, parts of Australia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various broadleaf plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically cryptic and feed on plant material.
Identification TipsKey features include its characteristic resting posture resembling a dead leaf, the mottled dark brown coloration with fine wavy pale lines, and the slightly pointed apex of the forewings.
Description
This is a small, dark brown moth with a distinctive, somewhat triangular or 'leaf-like' resting posture. Its wings are mottled with various shades of brown, featuring fine, wavy greyish-white transverse lines and speckles, and a slightly scalloped outer margin.
