Nitidalis Footman
Common NameNitidalis Footman
Scientific NameAgylla nitidalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorspale yellow, brown, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas rich in lichens and mosses
Geographic RangeAsia (e.g., China, India, Nepal, Southeast Asia)
Host Plantslichens, mosses
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout warmer months, typically May to October depending on region
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically lichenophagous, feeding on lichens and mosses found on trees and rocks.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size, pale yellowish-brown forewings, and the distinctive dark, heart-shaped or kidney-shaped central mark on each forewing. Hindwings are usually paler.
Description
A small, pale yellowish-brown moth characterized by a prominent, dark, somewhat heart-shaped or kidney-shaped mark centrally located on each forewing.
