Tyrissa multilinea
Common NameTyrissa multilinea
Scientific NameTyrissa multilinea
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)32.5
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests and woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, possibly seasonal locally
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Specific larval host plants are not widely documented.
Identification TipsKey features include its overall cryptic grey-brown coloration, the prominent wavy transverse lines on both wings, and the scalloped outer margins of the wings.
Description
This is a medium-sized moth with a cryptic pattern of mottled grey and brown, featuring several distinct wavy, darker transverse lines across its forewings and hindwings, and scalloped wing margins.
