Manulea fuscodorsalis
Common NameManulea fuscodorsalis
Scientific NameManulea fuscodorsalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsorange-brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas rich in lichens and mosses
Geographic RangeEast Asia (e.g., Japan, Korea, China)
Host Plantslichens, mosses
Flight PeriodSummer to early autumn
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae of this genus typically feed on lichens and mosses. It undergoes complete metamorphosis, developing through egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size and the uniform orange-brown coloration of its wings, lacking any distinct spots or patterns. Differentiation from other similar *Manulea* species may require close examination.
Description
A small, uniformly orange-brown moth with slender antennae, appearing somewhat flattened when at rest with its wings held close to the body.
