Tinolius hypsana Moth
Common NameTinolius hypsana Moth
Scientific NameTinolius hypsana
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorstan, white, yellow, black
HabitatTropical rainforests, lowland areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Java, Philippines)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely polyphagous or lichenivorous
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesFollows a typical moth lifecycle of egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae of Arctiinae are often hairy.
Identification TipsKey features include the light brown wings with distinct white spots and the bright yellow abdomen marked with bold black bands.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its light brown forewings adorned with several prominent white spots. Its abdomen is strikingly yellow with distinct black transverse bands.
