Asian Tear Sucker
Common NameAsian Tear Sucker
Scientific NamePyrausta sp.
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyPyraustinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsyellow, orange, brown
HabitatForest edges, grasslands, gardens, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeAsia (widespread)
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants (e.g., Lamiaceae, Asteraceae)
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, active throughout warmer months or year-round in tropical climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs hatch into larvae (caterpillars) that feed on host plants, then pupate before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bright yellow-orange coloration, the prominent dark discal spot, and the wavy brownish subterminal band on the forewings.
Description
A small, bright yellow-orange moth with a distinct dark discal spot and a broad, irregular brownish-orange subterminal band on the forewings; hindwings are paler with fainter markings.
