None known
Common NameNone known
Scientific NameEnispa elataria
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyBoletobiinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorsorange, brown, yellow, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with suitable lichen/algae growth
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, and parts of Australia
Host Plantslichens, algae
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in tropical regions, warmer months elsewhere
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are known to feed on lichens and algae, often found on tree trunks or rocks.
Identification TipsKey features include the reddish-orange mottled wings with dark wavy lines, small white dots on the forewings, and the prominent, wavy yellow-orange fringe along the wing margins.
Description
A small moth characterized by its reddish-orange to brown forewings, mottled with darker brown markings and a distinctive wavy yellow-orange fringe. Small white spots are visible near the outer margin of the forewings.
