Delia Footman
Common NameDelia Footman
Scientific NameOeonistis delia
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLithosiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorscream, blue, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host Plantslichens, algae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically lichenivorous, feeding on lichens and algae found on trees and rocks.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique creamy yellow and iridescent blue-black banded pattern on the forewings, and its slender body typical of footman moths.
Description
A slender moth with creamy yellow forewings featuring a large iridescent blue-black patch on the thorax, a broad central band, and a terminal spot. Its head, antennae, and legs are black.
