No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameTigrioides alterna
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsyellow, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia
Host Plantslichens, algae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis with egg, larval (caterpillar), pupal, and adult stages. Larvae likely feed on lichens or algae.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bright yellow coloration with bold, irregular black transverse bands on the forewings and black markings on the head and thorax.
Description
A small moth with bright yellow wings adorned with prominent, irregular black wavy bands across the forewings and black spots on the head and thorax.
