Vallata Moth
Common NameVallata Moth
Scientific NameGarella vallata
FamilyNolidae
SubfamilyNolinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeAsia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Southeast Asia)
Host PlantsHibiscus, Sida, Grewia, Sterculia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on various plants, particularly in the Malvaceae, Tiliaceae, and Sterculiaceae families.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic cryptic pattern of browns and creams, the wavy transverse lines across the forewings, and its small size. The overall mottled appearance helps it blend into bark or leaf litter.
Description
A small moth with cryptically patterned forewings, featuring a mottled mix of brown, cream, and dark brown scales, often with wavy transverse lines and a distinct dark discal spot.
