No common name
Common NameNo common name
Scientific NameStictane rectilinea
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLithosiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorslight brown, beige, dark brown, purplish-brown
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands (areas rich in lichens)
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host Plantslichens, algae, mosses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (specifics not detailed)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically lichenivorous, feeding on lichens, algae, or mosses found on trees and rocks.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, pale forewings with a prominent dark transverse band, and a series of small black dots along the outer wing margin. The overall coloration provides good camouflage against lichen-covered surfaces.
Description
A small moth characterized by pale beige to light brown forewings marked with a distinct dark brown to purplish-brown transverse band across the middle, and a row of small black dots near the outer margin.
