Lambula obliquilinea
Common NameLambula obliquilinea
Scientific NameLambula obliquilinea
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeNew Guinea, Indonesia
Host Plantslichens, algae
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae of this genus typically feed on lichens and algae, undergoing complete metamorphosis through egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, overall dull brown coloration, and the faint, darker oblique marking on the forewings. Definitive identification often requires examination of genitalia.
Description
A small, slender moth with dull brown forewings, often featuring a subtle, darker oblique band or shading across the wing.
