Toccolosida rubriceps
Common NameToccolosida rubriceps
Scientific NameToccolosida rubriceps
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsred, yellow, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely polyphagous on various low-growing plants or lichens
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically hairy and feed on various plants.
Identification TipsLook for the striking combination of a bright red head and thorax with dark forewings marked by two distinct yellow longitudinal stripes. The thin cream line along the outer wing margin is also a key feature.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its bright red head and thorax, contrasting with dark brown to black forewings that feature two prominent yellow longitudinal stripes and a thin cream outer margin.
