No widely recognized common name
Common NameNo widely recognized common name
Scientific NameNaarda ineffectalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsdark grey, brown, black, yellow
HabitatLowland forests, often in undergrowth
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various plants or detritus
Flight PeriodNot specifically documented, likely year-round in tropical habitats
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Specific details for this species' larval stage and host plants are not well-documented.
Identification TipsKey features include the prominent, snout-like labial palps, the overall dark grey-brown cryptic coloration, and the presence of small, often indistinct, yellowish spots on the forewings.
Description
A small, dark grey-brown moth with a cryptic, mottled pattern on its forewings, featuring faint wavy lines and small yellowish spots. It possesses prominent, forward-projecting labial palps that give its head a pointed appearance.
