Psichotoe duvaucelii
Common NamePsichotoe duvaucelii
Scientific NamePsichotoe duvaucelii
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsblack, yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including India, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia)
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants, lichens, mosses
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically hairy.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark, semi-transparent wings with visible venation, and the striking black and yellow-orange banded abdomen. The antennae are filiform or slightly serrate.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its dark, somewhat translucent wings and a fuzzy black body with distinct yellow-orange bands on the abdomen.
