Quasithosea obliquistriga
Common NameQuasithosea obliquistriga
Scientific NameQuasithosea obliquistriga
FamilyLimacodidae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are slug-like caterpillars, often with stinging hairs, feeding on broadleaf plants. They pupate in a hard, often spherical cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall mottled brown coloration, robust body, tent-like resting posture, and the characteristic oblique dark streak on the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized, robust moth with mottled brown wings, featuring darker speckles and a subtle oblique streak, typically resting with wings folded tent-like over its body.
