Red-ribbed Barsine
Common NameRed-ribbed Barsine
Scientific NameBarsine rubricostata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsyellow, orange, black, red
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host Plantslichens, mosses, low-growing plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically hairy and feed on lichens or mosses.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the striking combination of bright yellow-orange, black, and red markings on the forewings, particularly the red costal stripe and the large black patch on the inner margin.
Description
This moth features bright yellow-orange forewings adorned with a prominent black patch on the inner margin, a distinct red costal stripe, and additional red streaks towards the outer margin. Its head and thorax are similarly patterned with yellow-orange, black, and red.
