Aglaopus pyrrhata
Common NameAglaopus pyrrhata
Scientific NameAglaopus pyrrhata
FamilyThyrididae
SubfamilyStriglininae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsorange, red, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its striking reddish-orange coloration and the prominent single dark purplish-brown transverse line across its wings.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with vibrant reddish-orange wings and body, featuring a distinct dark purplish-brown transverse line across both forewings and hindwings.
