Snake gourd semilooper
Common NameSnake gourd semilooper
Scientific NameAnadevidia peponis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyPlusiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatAgricultural areas, gardens, disturbed areas with host plants
Geographic RangeAsia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, China, Japan), Australia
Host PlantsTrichosanthes cucumerina, Momordica charantia, Cucumis sativus, Cucurbita moschata
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates (multiple generations)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green 'semiloopers' that feed on the leaves of cucurbit plants, pupating in a silken cocoon on the host plant. Adults are nocturnal.
Identification TipsKey features include its mottled brown and grey cryptic coloration, the distinctive tent-like resting posture, and the presence of its 'semilooper' larvae on cucurbit plants.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled brown and greyish-brown forewings, often resting with its wings folded in a tent-like fashion, providing excellent camouflage.
