Phalacra excisa

Phalacra excisa is a species of moth belonging to the family Drepanidae. It was first described by William Warren in 1897.

Classification

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Arthropoda
• Class: Insecta
• Order: Lepidoptera
• Superfamily: Drepanoidea
• Family: Drepanidae
• Subfamily: Drepaninae
• Genus: Phalacra
• Species: P. excisa

Description

Phalacra excisa is a relatively small to medium-sized moth. Its forewings typically display a pale brown ground coloration, often marked with a darker, sometimes indistinct, discal spot. The hindwings are generally paler than the forewings. The specific epithet "excisa" (Latin for "cut out" or "excised") likely refers to a characteristic feature of its wing margins, often a subtle notch or indentation on the termen (outer edge) of the forewings, which can be a diagnostic feature within the genus. Male forewing length is typically around 12–14 mm.

Distribution and Habitat

This species is primarily found in Southeast Asia. Its known distribution includes regions of Sundaland, such as Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Java, and the Philippines. Like many other members of the Drepanidae family, Phalacra excisa is typically associated with tropical rainforest environments.