No common name
Common NameNo common name
Scientific NameEpisparis costistriga
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, yellowish-orange
HabitatTropical forests, lowland areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Java)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various broadleaf trees
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants before pupating, and adults emerge to reproduce.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall reddish-brown coloration, the prominent dark postmedial line, and the contrasting yellowish-orange subterminal band on the forewings. The broad, somewhat angled forewing shape is also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, somewhat triangular forewings and rounded hindwings. The wings are predominantly reddish-brown to dark brown, featuring a distinct darker postmedial line and a lighter, yellowish-orange subterminal band on the forewings.
