Psimada quadripennis
Common NamePsimada quadripennis
Scientific NamePsimada quadripennis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Philippines)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various broadleaf plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically herbivorous.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its broad, angular forewings, mottled brown coloration, and the prominent dark triangular patch at the apex. Its resting posture mimics a dead leaf.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, angular, mottled brown forewings, featuring a prominent dark triangular patch at the apex and a darker band along the outer margin, often resting in a leaf-like posture.
