Four-lined Footman Moth
Common NameFour-lined Footman Moth
Scientific NameCyme quadrilineata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow-orange, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, areas rich in lichens and mosses
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines) and parts of Australia
Host Plantslichens, mosses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically hairy and feed on lichens and mosses found on trees and rocks.
Identification TipsKey features include the yellowish-orange ground color combined with prominent, irregular dark brown markings on the forewings, which can appear spotted or banded.
Description
This small moth has a yellowish-orange body and forewings, which are heavily patterned with irregular dark brown spots and bands, creating a mottled appearance. The hindwings are typically paler.
