Numenes siletti
Common NameNumenes siletti
Scientific NameNumenes siletti
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLymantriinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale grey, black
HabitatSubtropical and temperate forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeHimalayas (India, Nepal, Bhutan)
Host PlantsUndocumented, likely polyphagous on broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodUndocumented, likely summer months
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, hairy larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae of Lymantriinae are often known for their dense, sometimes irritating, hairs.
Identification TipsKey features include the unique pattern of broad black veins on pale wings, especially the strong central black stripe. The robust, hairy black body and feathery (bipectinate) antennae are also distinctive.
Description
This is a medium-sized moth characterized by its pale greyish-white wings with striking thick black veins and a prominent black central stripe. Its body is robust and densely covered in black hair.
