None known
Common NameNone known
Scientific NameEretmocera impactella
FamilyScythrididae
Wingspan (mm)11
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, yellow, gold
HabitatTropical and subtropical open woodlands, savannas, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeWidespread in Africa (sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar, Indian Ocean islands), also found in parts of Asia (India, Sri Lanka)
Host PlantsAchyranthes aspera, Pupalia lappacea, Alternanthera sessilis
Flight PeriodMultiple generations per year, often year-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically leaf miners or external feeders on host plants from the Amaranthaceae family.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, metallic golden head and thorax, and the prominent pattern of bright yellow/orange spots on dark forewings.
Description
A small moth characterized by a metallic golden head and thorax, and dark forewings adorned with several bright yellow or orange spots. The hindwings are uniformly dark.
