No common name found
Common NameNo common name found
Scientific NameAtaboruza divisa
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorscream, dark grey, black
HabitatTropical forests, areas with abundant lichens and mosses
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host Plantslichens, algae, mosses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs hatch into larvae (caterpillars) that typically feed on lichens, algae, or mosses, followed by a pupal stage before emerging as an adult moth.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the sharply bicolored forewings with a pale basal half and a dark distal half, and its relatively small size typical of lichen moths.
Description
This small moth features forewings distinctly divided into a pale cream or light beige basal half and a contrasting dark grey to black distal half. Its body is dark and somewhat robust.
