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𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗲 Moth

Alcis sp.

Description:

Family: 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗲 Subfamily: 𝗘𝗻𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗲 Tribe: 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗶𝗻𝗶 Genus: Most probably 𝘼𝙡𝙘𝙞𝙨 About a size of 3x2 cm...Seen at my apartment..It was drawn inside by light at night.

Habitat:

Larvae found on host plants in various vegetated habitats. Adults usually nearby, but most are nocturnal and attracted to light; a number of species are day-flying.

Notes:

The Insect identification is based on best possibilities. Those who help for the id - Roger Kendrick Admin of FB page "IndianMoths" & Koushik Bhattacharjee my friend.

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5 Comments

Roy Arun
Roy Arun 5 years ago

Thanks Jim..

Jim Nelson
Jim Nelson 5 years ago

Not sure what it is, Roy, but I like it.

Roy Arun
Roy Arun 5 years ago

yep....i did ....thanks bro..

you may post in Indian moths. hopefully you will get a confirm id.

Roy Arun
Roy Arun 5 years ago

Thank You Koushik.....

Roy Arun
Spotted by
Roy Arun

Asansol, West Bengal, India

Spotted on Jun 8, 2018
Submitted on Jun 13, 2018

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