Ozarba punctigera
Common NameOzarba punctigera
Scientific NameOzarba punctigera
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyAcontiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, tan
HabitatDry grasslands, savannas, open woodlands
Geographic RangeAfrica (e.g., South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania), parts of Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely herbaceous plants or grasses
Flight PeriodVaries by region; likely multivoltine in tropical/subtropical areas, possibly year-round
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are likely generalist feeders on herbaceous plants or grasses.
Identification TipsLook for the combination of mottled brown coloration, the broad dark median band, and the two prominent, dark, kidney-shaped markings on the forewings.
Description
A small, robust moth with mottled brown and dark brown forewings. It features a broad, dark median band and two distinct, dark, kidney-shaped markings (stigmata) on the darker subterminal area, often outlined in lighter brown.
