No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameChorsia mollicula
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, grasslands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeIndia, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia
Host PlantsUnknown, likely herbaceous plants or grasses
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, possibly year-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesTypical moth lifecycle: eggs are laid on host plants, larvae (caterpillars) feed on foliage, pupation occurs in soil or leaf litter, and adults emerge from the pupae.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive zigzag and wavy black lines across the forewings, combined with the mottled brown and cream coloration, which gives it a highly cryptic appearance.
Description
A small moth with mottled brown, cream, and black forewings featuring intricate zigzag and wavy patterns, providing excellent cryptic camouflage. The head and thorax are similarly mottled brown and cream.
