Risoba prominens
Common NameRisoba prominens
Scientific NameRisoba prominens
FamilyNolidae
SubfamilyRisobinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, green, white, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines)
Host Plantstrees and shrubs (e.g., Euphorbiaceae, Dipterocarpaceae)
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year (tropical regions)
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically arboreal leaf-feeders.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive mottled green, brown, and white forewing pattern, especially the darker subterminal band, and the contrasting pale, furry head and thorax.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptically patterned forewings, featuring a complex mix of brown, green, and white mottling, and a prominent pale, furry head and thorax.
