Amata sperbius
Common NameAmata sperbius
Scientific NameAmata sperbius
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, yellow, translucent white
HabitatOpen woodlands, grasslands, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsMikania scandens
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs hatch into hairy larvae, which pupate before emerging as adult moths. Larvae typically feed on herbaceous plants.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its black body and wings, the distinctive yellow-orange banding on the abdomen, and the translucent white spots on both forewings and hindwings. It is a diurnal species, often seen flying slowly during the day.
Description
A striking black moth with translucent white spots on its wings and prominent bright yellow-orange bands across its abdomen, giving it a wasp-like appearance.
