Tinolius eburneigutta
Common NameTinolius eburneigutta
Scientific NameTinolius eburneigutta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)42
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, white, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, lowlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Peninsular Malaysia, Philippines)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely lichens or mosses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae of related species are often hairy and feed on lichens or mosses.
Identification TipsEasily identified by the combination of its unpatterned brown forewings with contrasting white spots and its vibrant orange-red body with black dorsal markings.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its plain brown forewings, each marked with several prominent white spots. Its head, thorax, and abdomen are a striking orange-red, adorned with distinct black markings.
