Taiwanese Diduga Moth
Common NameTaiwanese Diduga Moth
Scientific NameDiduga taiwana
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLithosiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsdark brown, cream, pale blue-green
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with abundant lichens and mosses
Geographic RangeTaiwan
Host Plantslichens, algae, mosses
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, likely year-round in suitable conditions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae typically feed on lichens, algae, or mosses found on trees and rocks.
Identification TipsLook for the small size, the contrasting dark brown and creamy-white forewing pattern, and the faint blue-green coloration on the hindwing fringe.
Description
A small moth characterized by dark brown forewings with a distinct creamy-white border along the costa and termen, and a subtle pale blue-green fringe on the hindwings.
