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Common NameNone known
Scientific NameErcheia cyllaria
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines) and parts of Australia
Host PlantsAcacia, Albizia, Cassia, Cinnamomum, Eucalyptus, Lagerstroemia, Mangifera, Shorea, Terminalia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are polyphagous, feeding on a variety of trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its cryptic forewing pattern of mottled browns and tans, often with prominent dark transverse bands and a wavy submarginal line. The overall robust body and wing shape are typical of Erebinae moths.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptically patterned forewings featuring mottled shades of brown and tan, often with darker transverse bands and a distinct wavy submarginal line. The hindwings are typically darker.
