14-10-2025 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - ROBUST TABBY MOTH (Pandesma robusta)

The Robust Tabby Moth (Pandesma robusta) is a species of moth of the family Erebidae. It is found in Portugal, Spain, Malta, Sicily, Greece, Crete, the Canary Islands, throughout Africa and from Asia Minor to India and Pakistan.

Adults are on wing year round. There are multiple generations per year.

The larvae feed on Acacia, Albizzia lebbek and Populus euphratica.

27-9-2020 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - ROBUST TABBY MOTH (Pandesma robusta)

The Robust Tabby (Pandesma robusta) is an Erebidae family moth naturally found in Africa, Asia, and southern Europe, including Spain. It is known for accidental migrations caused by fruit shipments.

Key facts about the Robust Tabby:

Wingspan: \(35 \text{ mm}\) to \(40 \text{ mm}\).

Appearance: Features a grey-brown mottled pattern with undulating lines and black flecks on its forewings, alongside pale hindwings.

Habitat: Typically inhabits dry temperate or subtropical broadleaf and mixed forests.

Diet: Larvae are polyphagous and feed on the leaves of various woody plants, including Acacia and Populus.

Flight Period: Adults can be found flying all year round in multiple generations.Migration: While naturally occurring around the Mediterranean, it occasionally travels to northern regions via fruit shipments or strong southerly winds.