No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameBastilla simillima
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, grey
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea, Australia
Host PlantsPhyllanthus, Ricinus communis
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates (nocturnal)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs hatch into larvae (caterpillars) that feed on host plants, then pupate before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsIdentified by its distinctive cryptic brown and grey forewing pattern, characterized by prominent wavy dark bands and a clear dark reniform spot near the center of the wing.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptic brown and grey forewings, featuring prominent dark wavy bands across the wings and a distinct dark reniform spot.
