Pantydia sparsa
Common NamePantydia sparsa
Scientific NamePantydia sparsa
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)32.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, white, brown, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, New Guinea) and parts of Australia
Host PlantsAcacia species (Fabaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on Acacia species before pupating and emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsLook for the mottled greyish-white forewings with specific dark wavy transverse lines and a prominent, dark kidney-shaped (reniform) spot. The overall pattern provides excellent camouflage.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled greyish-white forewings, featuring distinct dark, wavy transverse lines and a prominent dark reniform spot. Its cryptic coloration allows it to blend with tree bark.
