Enaemia atrolinea
Common NameEnaemia atrolinea
Scientific NameEnaemia atrolinea
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, black, orange
HabitatOpen woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeAfrica (e.g., South Africa, Madagascar, Réunion)
Host Plantsunknown, likely herbaceous plants or grasses
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout warmer months, depending on location
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesTypical moth lifecycle involving egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages. Larval host plants are currently unknown.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its white wings with characteristic black linear markings and the contrasting reddish-orange coloration on the head and anterior thorax.
Description
A small moth with white forewings marked by distinct black dashes and spots, and a reddish-orange head and collar.
