Prooedema inscisalis
Common NameProoedema inscisalis
Scientific NameProoedema inscisalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsyellow, orange, dark brown, iridescent purple
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with abundant lichens and mosses
Geographic RangeAfrica (e.g., South Africa, Madagascar)
Host Plantslichens, mosses
Flight PeriodSeasonal, specific period unknown
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are likely lichen feeders, pupating in a cocoon before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsThe striking contrast between the bright yellow/orange outer wing margins and the large, dark, iridescent central patch on the forewings is highly distinctive for this species.
Description
This is a small moth characterized by bright yellow or orange margins on its forewings, which sharply contrast with a large, dark brown to purplish-black central area that exhibits an iridescent sheen.
