No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NamePhlossa conjuncta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLymantriinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsNot specifically documented, likely polyphagous on broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodLikely year-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, adult. Larvae are typically hairy, characteristic of the Lymantriinae subfamily.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its mottled grey-brown forewings with dark markings, combined with the striking rusty orange-brown coloration on the thorax and wing bases. The overall cryptic pattern aids in camouflage.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey-brown forewings featuring darker brown markings and a prominent reniform spot. The thorax and base of the forewings are covered in striking rusty orange-brown scales.
