Nola ceylonica
Common NameNola ceylonica
Scientific NameNola ceylonica
FamilyNolidae
SubfamilyNolinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSri Lanka, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Sulawesi, New Guinea
Host PlantsUndetermined, but Nola species feed on various broadleaf trees and shrubs, and lichens
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically hairy and feed on host plants, pupating in a cocoon before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, cryptic brown and cream forewing pattern with dark speckles and bands, and notably long, upward-curving labial palps that form a distinctive snout.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled brown and cream forewings, featuring darker transverse bands and speckling. It has prominent, upward-curving labial palps that give it a 'snout-like' appearance.
