Oeonistis entella
Common NameOeonistis entella
Scientific NameOeonistis entella
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorscreamy yellow, iridescent blue, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host Plantslichens, algae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically lichenivorous, feeding on lichens and algae.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its striking pattern of iridescent metallic blue-black bands against a creamy yellow background on the forewings, coupled with a metallic blue head and thorax, and blue legs.
Description
A slender moth characterized by creamy yellow forewings adorned with broad, iridescent metallic blue-black bands. Its head and thorax are also metallic blue-black, and its legs are blue.
