For the identification of insects and other fauna and flora of South Africa.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Streaked Ermine (Estigmene linea)

Family Arctiinae
 A medium-size moth with a yellow body which has black dots along its sides.
 Common in SA in all but the arid regions.
 Larve feeds on Wandering Jew (Cyanotis) and Bitter Teabush (Veronia).