Olulis puncticinctalis
Common NameOlulis puncticinctalis
Scientific NameOlulis puncticinctalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorslight brown, tan, dark brown
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host Plantslichens, algae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically lichenivorous or algivorous, feeding on lichens and algae.
Identification TipsLook for the overall cryptic, mottled light brown coloration with distinct dark brown discal spots and wavy transverse lines on the forewings. The prominent, upturned labial palps are also a key feature.
Description
This is a small to medium-sized moth with a cryptic, mottled pattern of light brown and tan on its forewings, adorned with irregular dark brown spots and wavy transverse lines. It possesses prominent, upturned labial palps.
