Yellow-tailed Theages
Common NameYellow-tailed Theages
Scientific NameTheages xanthura
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Primary Colorswhite, black, yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants, lichens, mosses
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, hairy larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult moth. Larvae are typically polyphagous.
Identification TipsKey features include the unique black and white net-like pattern on the wings, the striped thorax and abdomen, and the bright yellow coloration at the tip of the abdomen.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its striking black and white reticulated wing pattern, a striped black and white body, and a distinctive yellow tip to its abdomen.
