Artaxa subflava
Common NameArtaxa subflava
Scientific NameArtaxa subflava
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLymantriinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow, brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, disturbed areas, agricultural lands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and parts of Australia
Host PlantsCamellia sinensis, Ricinus communis, various fruit trees
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple generations
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically hairy caterpillars, often polyphagous, feeding on a wide range of plants before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall pale yellow coloration and the wavy, speckled dark brown band across the forewings. The hairy body and antennae are also characteristic features.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with a pale yellow, hairy body and wings. The forewings feature a distinctive, wavy transverse band composed of dark brown speckles.
