Negeta contrariata
Common NameNegeta contrariata
Scientific NameNegeta contrariata
FamilyEuteliidae
SubfamilyEuteliinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and areas with suitable host plants
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and parts of China
Host PlantsMalvaceae (e.g., Hibiscus), Sterculiaceae
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, active year-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike all moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis, progressing through egg, larval (caterpillar), pupal, and adult stages. Larvae feed on specific host plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its uniform reddish-brown coloration, broad forewing shape, and the presence of a small, often prominent, white discal spot on the forewing.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its broad, reddish-brown forewings, often featuring subtle darker speckling and a distinct small white discal spot.
