Grey black banded moth, Ranomafana, Madagascar

Wingspan about 5cm. Overall greyish with black bands that have a yellow outline. Slightly worn.

Gauna sp. looks similar, but unsure if it occurs in MDG.

comments (5)

Christine Young

Lion

Looks like it should be *easy*, but definitely isn't. The color of the hindwings makes me wonder if it could be an underwing (Erebidae)? Or, maybe a similar genus to Umkulunkula or Endotricha? But, really, I don't know. Posted 5 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  This one seems worn and probably faded, combined with a strange wing position it makes this one very hard indeed! I have not found something close yet but Umkulunkula is an awesome name for a genus :) Subfamily Pyralinae also has a few somewhat look-a-likes....but not really. Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Agreed. I'm not finding anything truly similar. Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Well, clearly this is Hypobleta festiva, based on the exactly zero photos of it online. Well, one now. Posted 5 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Wow, awesome! Posted 5 years ago