Nodaria externalis
Common NameNodaria externalis
Scientific NameNodaria externalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsdark brown, grey
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with dense vegetation
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (e.g., Sri Lanka, India)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely detritus or various low-growing plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically cryptic and may feed on detritus or various plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall dark greyish-brown coloration, triangular forewings, faint wavy transverse lines, and a distinctive row of small pale dots along the subterminal area of the forewings.
Description
A small, dark greyish-brown moth with a triangular wing shape, featuring faint darker wavy lines across the forewings and a subterminal row of small pale dots.
