No common name found
Common NameNo common name found
Scientific NameDichromia quadralis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)32.5
Primary Colorsdark brown, yellow-orange, white
HabitatLowland tropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various herbaceous plants or shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Larvae are likely cryptic and feed on host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the broad yellowish-orange central stripe on dark forewings, the wavy white subterminal line, and the distinctive pointed, snout-like labial palps.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark brown forewings marked by a broad, yellowish-orange central stripe and a wavy white subterminal line, featuring prominent, pointed labial palps.
