Insect · GBIF taxon 1767201
Pikachu Moth
Mazuca strigicinctaBright lemon-yellow wings bordered by crisp black markings give this African owlet moth an unmistakable appearance reminiscent of an animated character. Adults fly predominantly after dusk across tropical woodlands and savanna margins, occasionally fluttering around light traps. The larvae feed quietly on forest foliage, relying on cryptic coloration before pupating in leaf litter ahead of seasonal rains.
NocturnalColorfulMoth
Licensed referenceBen Sale from UK / CC BY 2.0 · cc-by
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Floral nectar
- Tree sap
- Foliage
Predators
- Insectivorous bats
- Birds
- Orb-weaver spiders
ThreatsDeforestation, agricultural expansion, and widespread pesticide use
HabitatsTropical moist forests, wooded savannas, and forest edges
Life span1–3 weeks (adult)
Classification
- FamilyNoctuidae
- SpeciesMazuca strigicincta
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Light Sheets: Hang an ultraviolet or white light near woodland borders at night to attract resting adults.
- Gentle Viewing: Refrain from handling live individuals, as touching rubs away protective wing scales.
Same Family (c) Martin Rady, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Same Family (c) Sunčana Bradley, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sunčana Bradley · cc-by
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