Asota iodamia
Common NameAsota iodamia
Scientific NameAsota iodamia
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyAganainae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorscream, brown, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, plantations, gardens
Geographic RangeIndia, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines), China, Taiwan
Host PlantsFicus racemosa, Ficus religiosa, Ficus benjamina
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically gregarious, feeding on various Ficus species. They are often brightly colored and pupate in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the creamy-yellow thorax and forewing base with prominent black spots, contrasting with the uniform reddish-brown outer wings and hindwings, which display distinct venation.
Description
This moth has a creamy-yellow head and thorax with several distinct black spots. The forewings are creamy-yellow at the base with black spots, transitioning to a uniform reddish-brown or ochreous-brown on the outer half, with prominent darker venation. The hindwings are also a uniform reddish-brown.
