Pantydia capistrata
Common NamePantydia capistrata
Scientific NamePantydia capistrata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, yellow
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, India, Sri Lanka, Australia
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult); larvae are likely cryptic and feed on host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale greyish-brown forewings, a distinct dark discal spot, and a prominent yellowish-ochre subterminal line.
Description
A medium-sized moth with pale greyish-brown forewings, speckled with darker scales, featuring a dark discal spot and a prominent yellowish subterminal line.
