No common name
Common NameNo common name
Scientific NameGesonia obeditalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeAfrica (e.g., South Africa, Madagascar, Réunion), Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia), and Australia
Host PlantsUnknown, likely herbaceous plants or shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are herbivorous, feeding on host plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its drab, mottled brown and grey coloration, the subtle pattern of darker lines and spots on the forewings, and its relatively small size. The antennae are filiform and slightly pectinate.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring indistinct darker transverse lines and spots. The hindwings are typically paler.
