Zurobata vacillans
Common NameZurobata vacillans
Scientific NameZurobata vacillans
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)32
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, cream, yellowish
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Nepal)
Flight PeriodUnknown
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult moth stages.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive wavy outer margin of the forewings, the mottled reddish-brown coloration, and the pale, yellowish subterminal line. The overall cryptic pattern helps it blend with bark or leaves.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled reddish-brown forewings featuring a distinct wavy outer margin and a pale, somewhat yellowish subterminal line. The hindwings are a plainer brown.
