Strepsigonia diluta
Common NameStrepsigonia diluta
Scientific NameStrepsigonia diluta
FamilyDrepanidae
SubfamilyDrepaninae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, and gardens in tropical and subtropical regions
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including India, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically leaf-feeders on trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive hooked forewing apex, cryptic brown and tan coloration with wavy transverse lines, and a small dark discal spot on each forewing. Often rests with wings spread flat.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with a distinctive hooked forewing apex. Its wings are mottled brown and tan, featuring wavy darker lines and a small discal spot, providing excellent camouflage.
