No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameHipoepa biasalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeAfrotropical and Oriental regions (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, parts of Africa)
Host PlantsNot well documented, likely broad-leaved plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically leaf-feeders on broad-leaved plants, developing through several instars before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its cryptic brown coloration, the specific pattern of dark transverse lines on the forewings, and its prominent, upturned labial palps, which give it a 'snout' appearance.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled brown forewings featuring darker, wavy transverse lines and a faint reniform spot. It has prominent, upturned labial palps.
