Saroba pustulifera
Common NameSaroba pustulifera
Scientific NameSaroba pustulifera
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyCalpinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, cream
HabitatLowland forest
Geographic RangeBorneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia
Host PlantsSmilax
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are known to feed on plants of the genus Smilax. Like most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis through egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages.
Identification TipsKey features include the reddish-brown ground color and the distinctive pattern of irregular, raised, pale orange or cream-colored patches on the forewings, which give it a 'pustular' appearance.
Description
A medium-sized reddish-brown moth characterized by prominent, irregular, pale orange to cream-colored raised patches (pustules) scattered across its forewings. The hindwings are a plainer, slightly paler brown.
