Pindara illibata
Common NamePindara illibata
Scientific NamePindara illibata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsdark brown, purple, tan, white
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Philippines)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are likely cryptic and feed on foliage.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark forewings with a purplish iridescence, the complex wavy patterns, and the prominent white streak near the forewing apex.
Description
This is a medium-sized moth with dark brown forewings featuring a purplish sheen, intricate wavy patterns in lighter brown and tan, and a distinctive white streak at the apex. The hindwings are a plainer dull grey-brown.
