Oxycophina theorina
Common NameOxycophina theorina
Scientific NameOxycophina theorina
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, orange-brown
HabitatTropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis, progressing through egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult stages. Larvae are typically herbivorous.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the intricate and highly cryptic forewing pattern, which combines various shades of brown, grey, and yellowish-orange, along with distinct wavy transverse lines and small dark spots across the wing surface.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, mottled forewings displaying a complex, cryptic pattern of brown, grey, and yellowish-orange patches, wavy lines, and small dark spots, with a robust, hairy body.
