Asian Magpie Moth
Common NameAsian Magpie Moth
Scientific NameNyctemera adversata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, white, yellow, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsSenecio, Gynura, Crassocephalum
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are hairy, often black with yellow stripes or spots, feeding on various plants, particularly from the Asteraceae family, before pupating.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive dark brown wings with large, irregular white blotches and the bright yellow and black striped body, which is a key feature for this species.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark brown wings featuring prominent, irregular white patches, and a striking yellow and black striped abdomen.
