Sub Family: Necrosciinae

Foodplant in captivity:  Bramble.

Humidity requirements:  I keep this species in a plastic cage that has ventilation holes on the lid.  I lightly spray the leaves each evening, and note that the insects do like to drink this.

Comment:  This is one of many species that I was given quite recently.  Both sexes are winged.  The males are particularly attractive, having red-tinged hindwings with which they will readily fly several feet (keep windows closed!).  The wings of the females are a dull shell-pink colour, similar to those of Sipyloidea sipylus.