Yepcalphis dilectissima
Common NameYepcalphis dilectissima
Scientific NameYepcalphis dilectissima
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark red-brown, pale yellow
HabitatTropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely polyphagous on various plants or lichens
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, likely multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically hairy and feed on various plants or lichens.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique pattern of creamy yellow spots on a dark reddish-brown background, particularly the arrangement and irregular shapes of the spots on both forewings and hindwings.
Description
A small moth with dark reddish-brown wings heavily patterned with numerous irregular creamy yellow spots; the body is also dark with some yellow markings.
