Lienard's Achaea
Common NameLienard's Achaea
Scientific NameAchaea lienardi
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsbrown, black, white
HabitatWoodlands, savannas, disturbed areas, and gardens
Geographic RangeSub-Saharan Africa, including Madagascar and parts of the Arabian Peninsula
Host PlantsRicinus communis, Acacia, Combretum, Euphorbia, Ficus, Grewia, Punica granatum, Rhus, Schotia, Tamarix, Ziziphus
Flight PeriodThroughout the year in tropical regions, with peaks often associated with rainy seasons
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are stout, often greyish-brown with darker markings, feeding on a wide range of plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, typically in leaf litter or soil.
Identification TipsThe combination of the forewing's mottled brown pattern with a darker central band and the hindwing's dark coloration with a prominent white tornal patch is diagnostic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptic brownish-grey forewings featuring a darker median band and wavy lines. The hindwings are dark brown to black with a distinctive white patch near the tornus and a wavy brown outer margin.
