Beautiful Dafa Moth
Common NameBeautiful Dafa Moth
Scientific NameDafa acutangula
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, white
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with suitable host vegetation
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Taiwan), parts of Australia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical parts of its range, otherwise warmer months
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are likely internal feeders (e.g., leaf miners, stem borers) on its host plants, though specific details are scarce.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, vibrant orange and white angled wing pattern, and the distinctive orange anal tuft at the end of the abdomen.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by its bright orange forewings adorned with striking white, angled transverse bands, and a prominent, fluffy orange anal tuft.
