Oxyplax pallivitta
Common NameOxyplax pallivitta
Scientific NameOxyplax pallivitta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Primary Colorsorange-brown, white, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, savannas, and other areas where host plants are present.
Geographic RangeAfrotropical region, including South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Democratic Republic of Congo.
Host PlantsCrotalaria species
Flight PeriodAll year round in warmer areas, often with peaks during rainy seasons.
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs hatch into larvae (caterpillars) that feed on *Crotalaria* plants, then pupate before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the reddish-brown forewing coloration combined with the distinct, pale, diagonal band. The robust, hairy body and bipectinate antennae (in males) are also characteristic.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with reddish-brown forewings featuring a prominent pale, diagonal band extending from the costa to the tornus, and scattered darker spots. Its body is robust and hairy.
