Danielithosia immaculata
Common NameDanielithosia immaculata
Scientific NameDanielithosia immaculata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsorange-brown
HabitatTropical lowland forests, often found in areas rich with lichens and mosses.
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host Plantslichens, mosses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, primarily nocturnal.
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically lichenivorous, feeding on lichens and mosses before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, slender body, and the distinctive uniform orange-brown coloration of its wings without any prominent markings or patterns.
Description
This is a small, slender moth characterized by its uniformly orange-brown forewings and a slightly darker head and thorax.
