Narosa nigrisigna
Common NameNarosa nigrisigna
Scientific NameNarosa nigrisigna
FamilyLimacodidae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorspale brown, cream, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with broadleaf trees
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are slug-like (slug caterpillars) and lack prolegs, often feeding on the underside of leaves. They pupate in a hard, spherical cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, stout body, pale mottled forewings with a characteristic dark spot or streak, and typical Limacodidae morphology.
Description
A small, stout-bodied moth with pale, mottled forewings featuring shades of cream and light brown, often with a distinct dark brown or blackish mark. The body is densely hairy and pale.
