Bicolored Scoliacma
Common NameBicolored Scoliacma
Scientific NameScoliacma bicolora
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host Plantslichens
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are lichen feeders, consuming epiphytic lichens found on trees and rocks.
Identification TipsEasily identified by the distinct bicolored pattern of its forewings, featuring a bright orange-red basal half and a contrasting dark black apical half. Its small size and slender body are also characteristic.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by its striking bicolored forewings, which are bright orange-red at the base and transition to a dark black or dark brown towards the apex. The head and thorax are also orange-red.
