Spotted Lichen Moth
Common NameSpotted Lichen Moth
Scientific NameAsura conferta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, orange
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with abundant lichens
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Japan)
Host Plantslichens
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, often year-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are known to feed primarily on lichens found on trees and rocks.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its distinctive black and orange spotted pattern on the wings, combined with an orange head and body.
Description
A small moth characterized by its velvety black wings adorned with numerous bright orange spots, and a prominent orange head and thorax.
