Narosoideus flavidorsalis
Common NameNarosoideus flavidorsalis
Scientific NameNarosoideus flavidorsalis
FamilyLimacodidae
SubfamilyLimacodinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsorange, brown, white
HabitatTropical forests, rainforests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round (in tropical regions)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. The larvae are slug-like caterpillars, often with urticating hairs, feeding on the underside of leaves before pupating in a hard, often spherical cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the bright orange-yellow furry body, the brown forewings with a prominent orange-yellow basal area, and the subtle whitish dusting on the wing margins.
Description
A small moth characterized by its furry orange-yellow head and thorax, contrasting with brown forewings that feature a distinct orange-yellow basal patch and some whitish dusting along the costa and termen.
