None found
Common NameNone found
Scientific NameDichromia occatus
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeAfrica, Asia, Australia (Old World tropics and subtropics)
Host PlantsDesmodium spp., various Fabaceae and Malvaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, warmer months in subtropics
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are polyphagous, feeding on various plants, and pupate in a cocoon. Multiple generations occur annually in suitable climates.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled brown/grey cryptic coloration, indistinct wing patterns, and notably, the prominent, upturned labial palps that resemble a snout.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptic brown and grey mottled forewings, often featuring indistinct wavy transverse lines and a small reniform spot. It has prominent, upturned labial palps that give its head a pointed appearance.
