Two-spotted Britha
Common NameTwo-spotted Britha
Scientific NameBritha biguttata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, gray
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsUncaria gambir
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis, starting as an egg, developing into a caterpillar that feeds on host plants, then pupating before emerging as an adult moth.
Identification TipsLook for the cryptic brownish-gray forewings with wavy transverse lines and a subtle dark discal spot. The distinctive upturned labial palps are also a key feature for this species within its subfamily.
Description
This moth has mottled brownish-gray forewings with several wavy, darker transverse lines and a small, indistinct dark discal spot. Its head features prominent, upturned labial palps.
