Metaemene atrigutta
Common NameMetaemene atrigutta
Scientific NameMetaemene atrigutta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbeige, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Thailand)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike all moths, Metaemene atrigutta undergoes complete metamorphosis, progressing through egg, larval (caterpillar), pupal, and adult stages.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the pale, sandy-beige ground color of the wings combined with the distinctive pattern of evenly spaced, round black spots on the forewings.
Description
This small moth features pale beige forewings distinctly marked with several prominent, round black spots. Its body is also pale beige, and it possesses slender, filiform antennae.
