Red-striped Moth
Common NameRed-striped Moth
Scientific NameRetina rubrivitta
FamilyZygaenidae
SubfamilyChalcosiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsred, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China)
Host PlantsVarious broadleaf plants (specifics not widely documented, but other Chalcosiinae feed on Euphorbiaceae)
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in tropical climates
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically brightly colored (aposematic) and feed on specific host plants, accumulating defensive toxins. Pupation occurs within a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its vibrant red/fuchsia forewings with a prominent black central stripe and black wing tips. The antennae are filiform and black, and the moth often exhibits a slow, deliberate flight.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its striking bright red (or fuchsia) forewings, each featuring a broad black central stripe and black tips. The head and thorax are dark, often with a reddish collar.
