Tympanota perophora
Common NameTympanota perophora
Scientific NameTympanota perophora
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, white
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host Plantslichens, mosses, algae
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods in tropical regions)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are likely hairy, typical of tiger moths, and feed on lichens, mosses, or algae.
Identification TipsIdentified by its distinctive green and brown variegated pattern that provides excellent camouflage against lichen-covered tree trunks.
Description
A medium-sized moth with highly cryptic wings, mottled with shades of green, brown, and white, perfectly mimicking lichen or moss on tree bark.
