No common name
Common NameNo common name
Scientific NameAnurocampa mingens
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, grey, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically defoliators of host plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its superb cryptic coloration, mimicking lichen or bark, with a complex pattern of greens, greys, and browns on the forewings. The overall shape and resting posture are typical of Notodontidae.
Description
A medium-sized moth with highly cryptic forewings, mottled with shades of green, grey, and brown, resembling lichen or tree bark. The thorax is similarly camouflaged, and the hindwings are typically plainer.
