No widely recognized common name
Common NameNo widely recognized common name
Scientific NameLabdia semicoccinea
FamilyCosmopterigidae
SubfamilyCosmopteriginae
Wingspan (mm)8
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, silver, brown
HabitatTropical forests, scrubland, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia), parts of Australia
Host Plantsdead wood, decaying plant matter, Acacia species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically detritivores, feeding on dead wood or decaying plant material.
Identification TipsKey features include the brilliant orange and metallic silver striped forewings, the reddish compound eyes, and the distinctive pale brown, brush-like caudal tuft.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by its bright orange forewings adorned with striking metallic silvery-grey longitudinal stripes, a reddish head, and a prominent pale brown brush-like tuft at the end of its abdomen.
