Zitha torridalis
Common NameZitha torridalis
Scientific NameZitha torridalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, orange, white
HabitatForests, woodlands, bushland
Geographic RangeSouthern Africa (e.g., South Africa, Eswatini, Mozambique, Zimbabwe)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, possibly year-round in warmer regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Specific details on larval host plants and appearance are not widely documented.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the dark reddish-brown forewing ground color, the mottled orange markings, and the two distinct white discal spots on each forewing.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with dark reddish-brown forewings, mottled with irregular orange-yellow patterns and featuring two prominent white discal spots. The hindwings are typically plainer.
