Tolpia conscitulana
Common NameTolpia conscitulana
Scientific NameTolpia conscitulana
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike all moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis, progressing through egg, larval (caterpillar), pupal, and adult stages. The larvae feed on specific host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size, the mottled brown and tan coloration, and the specific pattern of darker brown spots and faint wavy lines on the forewings, which are characteristic of the genus *Tolpia*.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled light brown and tan forewings, marked with scattered darker brown spots and faint wavy lines. Its overall appearance provides excellent camouflage against bark or leaf litter.
