No widely recognized common name
Common NameNo widely recognized common name
Scientific NameAthetis bremusa
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, grey
HabitatOpen woodlands, grasslands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeIndia, Sri Lanka
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, possibly year-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar) feeding on herbaceous plants, pupa, and adult moth.
Identification TipsKey features include its mottled brown and tan cryptic coloration and typical robust Noctuidae body shape, though precise species identification often requires examination of genitalia.
Description
This moth has forewings that are a mottled light brown to grayish-tan, heavily speckled with darker brown and some faint yellowish markings, providing excellent camouflage.
