Conicornuta convexa
Scientific NameConicornuta convexa
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsorange, dark grey
HabitatSubtropical forests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeEast Asia (primarily China, e.g., Hong Kong, Guangdong)
Host PlantsNot specifically documented, likely polyphagous or lichenivorous
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, warmer months in subtropical areas
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid, hatching into larvae (caterpillars) which feed on host plants, then pupate in a cocoon before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its striking orange coloration combined with the unique dark grey reticulated wing pattern. The overall hairy orange body is also characteristic.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with vibrant orange wings featuring a distinctive dark grey, net-like reticulated pattern across both forewings. Its body and legs are also covered in orange hairs.
