Teulisna tumida
Common NameTeulisna tumida
Scientific NameTeulisna tumida
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, grey
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Java, Philippines)
Host Plantslichens, mosses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically lichenivorous, feeding on lichens and mosses found on trees and rocks.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, slender body, and the highly cryptic, mottled brown and tan wing pattern that provides excellent camouflage. Specific identification often requires examination of genitalia.
Description
A small, slender moth with a cryptic mottled brown and tan coloration, often resting with its wings folded tightly against its body, making it blend in with bark or lichens.
