Notarcha aurolinealis
Common NameNotarcha aurolinealis
Scientific NameNotarcha aurolinealis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyPyraustinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsyellowish-orange, silvery-white, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, gardens, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeTropical and subtropical Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan), Australia, parts of Africa
Host PlantsPteridium aquilinum, Lantana camara, Clerodendrum infortunatum, Tectona grandis, Vitex negundo
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on a wide variety of plants, including ferns and various trees and shrubs, often as leaf rollers or webbers.
Identification TipsKey features include the unique combination of yellowish-orange and silvery-white wavy patterns on the wings, along with the presence of small black spots.
Description
A small moth characterized by its yellowish-orange wings adorned with distinctive wavy, silvery-white transverse lines and a few small black spots.
