Westermannia gloriosa
Common NameWestermannia gloriosa
Scientific NameWestermannia gloriosa
FamilyNolidae
SubfamilyWestermanniinae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Philippines)
Host PlantsTerminalia, Shorea
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically green or brown and feed on the leaves of host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsThe unique combination of light brown, grey, and stark white geometric patterns on the forewings, particularly the distinct white submarginal line and central greyish patch, makes it identifiable.
Description
This moth exhibits a striking, cryptic forewing pattern composed of irregular brown, grey, and white patches, often with a darker brown outer margin and a prominent white submarginal line.
