Siglophora ferreilutea
Scientific NameSiglophora ferreilutea
FamilyThyrididae
SubfamilyThyridinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow, reddish-brown, black
HabitatTropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Java)
Host Plantsunknown
Flight PeriodYear-round (in tropical regions)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). The specific larval host plants and detailed life cycle are currently unknown.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its striking bright yellow ground color extensively covered with irregular, dense dark reddish-brown mottling and spots, especially towards the wing margins.
Description
A small moth with bright yellow wings heavily mottled and spotted with irregular dark reddish-brown to blackish markings, particularly dense on the outer half of both forewings and hindwings.
