No widely recognized common name
Common NameNo widely recognized common name
Scientific NameDysgonia expediens
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, light brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea, Australia)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, progressing through egg, larval (caterpillar), pupal, and adult stages. Larvae feed on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive broad, irregular white or pale cream band on the dark brown forewings, which is characteristic of this species.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark brown forewings featuring a prominent, broad, and irregular white or pale cream band running diagonally across the middle, complemented by a lighter brown terminal area with subtle darker spots.
