No common name
Common NameNo common name
Scientific NamePraxis marmarinopa
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyAganainae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, grey, black
HabitatTropical forests, lowland forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Java)
Host PlantsLikely various trees and shrubs, possibly Ficus species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically herbivorous.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive mottled reddish-brown and grey cryptic pattern on the forewings, and its robust body. The specific arrangement of dark lines and spots on the forewings is characteristic.
Description
This is a medium-sized moth with forewings exhibiting a complex, mottled pattern of reddish-brown, grey, and dark brown or black markings, providing excellent camouflage. The body is robust and matches the forewing coloration.
