Taioan Garudinia
Common NameTaioan Garudinia
Scientific NameGarudinia taioana
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorscream, black
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeTaiwan
Host Plantslichens, mosses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae typically feeding on lichens or mosses before pupating into an adult.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its unique cream and black forewing pattern, featuring a prominent central black blotch and a subterminal black band.
Description
A small moth with cream-colored forewings characterized by a large, central black patch and a distinct black band near the outer margin.
