No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameDysaethria flavistriga
FamilyDrepanidae
SubfamilyDrepaninae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorslight brown, tan, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar) feeding on host plants, pupa, and adult moth. Larvae are often cryptic and may construct leaf shelters.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique combination of light brown coloration, intricate dark brown markings, and the strongly scalloped or wavy outer margins of its wings, particularly the forewings. The overall cryptic appearance helps it blend with tree bark or dead leaves.
Description
A light brown moth with a complex pattern of darker brown lines and patches across its wings, featuring a distinctive scalloped outer margin on both forewings and hindwings.
