Agylla separata
Common NameAgylla separata
Scientific NameAgylla separata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, black, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and areas with abundant lichen growth
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (China, Taiwan, India, Nepal, Vietnam, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Philippines)
Host Plantslichens
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, or during warmer months in subtropical areas
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike all moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. The larvae are typically lichenivorous, feeding on various species of lichens found on trees and rocks.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its distinctive forewing pattern: a stark contrast between the white lower half and the broad black costal stripe, with a narrow reddish-brown line running between them.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by its white forewings, which feature a broad black stripe along the costal margin, separated by a thin reddish-brown line. The head and thorax are dark.
