Lambula pristina
Common NameLambula pristina
Scientific NameLambula pristina
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)19
Primary Colorsorange, brown, dark brown, white
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeNew Guinea
Host Plantslichens, algae
Flight PeriodYear-round (in tropical climates)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae of moths in the genus Lambula are typically lichenophagous, feeding on lichens and possibly algae found on trees and rocks.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, the specific orange-brown coloration of the forewings, and the characteristic dark costal patch. The whitish fringe on the hindwings is also a key feature.
Description
A small moth with predominantly orange-brown forewings, featuring a darker, diffuse brown patch along the costal margin. The hindwings are lighter, with a noticeable whitish fringe.
