Alikang's Huangilene Moth
Common NameAlikang's Huangilene Moth
Scientific NameHuangilene alikangiae
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, and possibly disturbed areas within its range
Geographic RangeEast Asia (e.g., Taiwan, China)
Host Plantsunknown, likely polyphagous on various low-growing plants or lichens
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, likely spring to autumn in temperate zones, possibly year-round in tropical parts of its range
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically hairy, feeding on host plants before pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall yellowish-orange coloration combined with the specific pattern of black spots and two transverse lines on the forewings. The hindwing spotting is also characteristic.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with bright yellowish-orange wings. The forewings feature numerous small black spots and two prominent, somewhat wavy, transverse black lines.
