Himantopterus caudata

Description

Himantopterus caudata is a moth in the Himantopteridae family. It was described by Moore in 1879. It is found in India (Assam) and Myanmar. The wingspan is about 20 mm. The forewings are dark fuliginous and the veins are black. The space within the cell and immediately below it to the base is ochreous. The hindwings are golden yellow, with a large median costal spot, a smaller subanal spot, and the entire elongated tail and its fringe are black. The body is golden yellow and the thorax and anal tuft are black. The front of the head and legs are golden yellow.