Trimen's False Tiger
Common NameTrimen's False Tiger
Scientific NameAmata trimenii
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, orange, cream
HabitatGrasslands, savannas, fynbos, open areas
Geographic RangeSouthern Africa (primarily South Africa)
Host Plantsvarious grasses, herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodSeptember to April (Southern Hemisphere)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically hairy caterpillars that feed on low-growing plants before pupating.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pattern of creamy-yellow spots on black forewings and the large orange hindwing patch. The orange-banded black abdomen is also a key feature, mimicking a wasp.
Description
A day-flying moth with black wings featuring creamy-yellow spots on the forewings and a prominent orange patch on the hindwings. Its black abdomen is marked with bright orange bands.
