Palirisa cervina
Common NamePalirisa cervina
Scientific NamePalirisa cervina
FamilyEupterotidae
SubfamilyEupterotinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorslight brown, dark brown, tan
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, montane regions
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, China)
Host PlantsVarious broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, often nocturnal
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically hairy and often gregarious, feeding on broadleaf trees before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its fuzzy, light brown body and wings, marked with two distinct dark brown transverse lines on the forewings and a darker, subtly patterned subterminal band.
Description
A medium-to-large, fuzzy moth with light brown wings, featuring two prominent dark brown transverse lines and a darker brown subterminal band with faint yellowish markings.
