Nilgiri Hydrillodes Moth
Common NameNilgiri Hydrillodes Moth
Scientific NameHydrillodes nilgirialis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHerminiinae
Wingspan (mm)23
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands, and areas with leaf litter
Geographic RangeSouthern India (Nilgiri Hills region)
Host Plantsdecaying plant matter, fungi
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, peaking during monsoon seasons
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are likely detritivores, feeding on decaying organic matter or fungi, before pupating and emerging as nocturnal adults.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall dull brown coloration, the two prominent black discal spots on the forewings, and the characteristic shape and markings typical of the Herminiinae subfamily.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with cryptic dull brown forewings featuring two distinct dark discal spots and faint wavy postmedial lines, and slightly paler hindwings.
