No common name
Common NameNo common name
Scientific NameRusicada fulvida
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyBoletobiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsreddish-orange, brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas rich in its host plants
Geographic RangeAfrica, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia
Host PlantsAcacia, Albizia, Cassia, Crotalaria, Dalbergia, Desmodium, Erythrina, Glycine, Indigofera, Pterocarpus, Rhynchosia, Sesbania, Vigna
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout warmer months
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, adult. Larvae feed on various legume plants, and pupation typically occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall reddish-brown coloration, the presence of faint, wavy transverse lines across the wings, and a small, often indistinct, dark discal spot on the forewings. Antennae are simple and filiform.
Description
A small moth characterized by its uniform reddish-orange to reddish-brown wings, subtly marked with faint, wavy darker transverse lines and a small dark discal spot on the forewings.
