Monosyntaxis holmanhunti
Common NameMonosyntaxis holmanhunti
Scientific NameMonosyntaxis holmanhunti
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, yellow, orange, red
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeSouthern China, Hong Kong
Host Plantslichens, mosses, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodYear-round, peaking in warmer months
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically hairy and feed on lichens or various herbaceous plants.
Identification TipsCharacterized by its striking black and yellow/orange wing pattern, often with a distinctive red spot on the thorax or forewing base. It has a slender body and antennae.
Description
A small moth with a black body and wings, adorned with prominent yellow or orange spots and bands. Some individuals may display a reddish spot near the base of the forewing or on the thorax.
