Acantholipes trajecta
Common NameAcantholipes trajecta
Scientific NameAcantholipes trajecta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, yellow
HabitatDry grasslands, savannas, open woodlands, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeAfrica, Middle East, South Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka)
Host PlantsIndigofera spp., other Fabaceae
Flight PeriodMultiple generations, active year-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on leguminous plants, particularly *Indigofera*, before pupating into adults.
Identification TipsLook for the mottled grey-brown forewings with a distinctive dark, wavy postmedial line and a clear yellowish or ochreous subterminal line across both forewings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey-brown forewings, characterized by a prominent dark, irregular postmedial line and a distinct yellowish subterminal line.
