No widely recognized common name
Common NameNo widely recognized common name
Scientific NameSchistophleps albida
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorswhite, brown, black
HabitatTropical rainforests, lowland forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Philippines)
Host PlantsLikely polyphagous, possibly lichenivorous; specific host plants not well-documented
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, with activity peaks depending on local conditions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae of Arctiinae are often hairy.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its white ground color with two wavy brown bands and small black spots on the forewings. The overall small size and delicate appearance are also characteristic.
Description
A small moth with white forewings marked by two distinct, wavy, brownish-tan transverse bands and several small black spots, including a prominent discal spot. The hindwings are typically plain white.
