No widely recognized common name
Common NameNo widely recognized common name
Scientific NameMecodina albodentata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsdark brown, purplish-brown, pale grey
HabitatTropical lowland and montane forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines)
Host PlantsAcacia, Albizia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates (multiple broods)
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are likely cryptic and feed on the leaves of host plants, with pupation occurring in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall dark purplish-brown coloration, the slightly scalloped outer margin of the wings, and the subtle, wavy pale greyish submarginal lines on both forewings and hindwings. The forewing apex is somewhat pointed.
Description
This is a medium-sized moth with a cryptic dark brown to purplish-brown coloration. Its wings feature faint, wavy pale greyish lines and a somewhat scalloped outer margin, allowing it to blend seamlessly with its environment.
