No common name
Common NameNo common name
Scientific NameBirthamula rufa
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbrown, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia)
Host PlantsNot specifically documented; likely lichens, mosses, or various broadleaf plants
Flight PeriodNot specifically documented; likely multiple broods year-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis with egg, larval (caterpillar), pupal, and adult stages. Larval host plants are not well-documented but may include lichens or mosses.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall reddish-brown coloration, hairy thorax, and the faint, lighter oblique line on the forewings. Specific identification often requires examination of genitalia.
Description
A small, robust moth with a reddish-brown to orange-brown body and forewings. The thorax and head are notably hairy, and the forewings feature a subtle, lighter oblique band.
