No common name
Common NameNo common name
Scientific NameOrvasca subnotata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLymantriinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Primary Colorsdark brown, grey, yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, lowlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically hairy, sometimes urticating, and pupate in cocoons. Specific details for this species are not widely documented.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark, speckled forewings with three distinct yellow spots along the outer margin, combined with a very hairy, yellowish-brown body and legs.
Description
A small, very hairy moth with a dark brown to grey body and forewings. The forewings are speckled and feature three prominent, rounded yellow spots along the outer margin. Its legs and antennae are also noticeably yellow and hairy.
