None widely known
Common NameNone widely known
Scientific NameArgyrosticta decumana
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyPantheinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, cream
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEast Asia (e.g., Japan, Korea, China)
Host Plantsdeciduous trees, coniferous trees
Flight PeriodSummer (June to August)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on tree foliage, pupate, and emerge as nocturnal adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its superb cryptic camouflage, mimicking tree bark, with a complex pattern of browns, greys, and creams on the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with highly intricate, mottled brown and grey forewings that provide excellent camouflage against tree bark. The pattern features complex lines, spots, and indistinct stigmata.
