Miresa clarissa
Common NameMiresa clarissa
Scientific NameMiresa clarissa
FamilyLimacodidae
SubfamilyLimacodinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, orange, yellow, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia
Host PlantsVarious broadleaf trees and shrubs common in tropical forests
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, nocturnal
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other slug moths, the caterpillars are slug-like, often flattened, and may possess stinging spines. They pupate in a tough, oval cocoon, often attached to a leaf or stem.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive combination of the fuzzy orange-yellow body and the reddish-brown forewings with the specific wavy white and yellow markings. Its robust, hairy appearance is also characteristic.
Description
A small, robust moth characterized by its very hairy, bright orange and yellow head and thorax. Its forewings are reddish-brown, marked with prominent, irregular wavy white lines and scattered patches of brighter orange-yellow scales.
