Asota orbona
Common NameAsota orbona
Scientific NameAsota orbona
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyAganainae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, brown, white, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsFicus, Artocarpus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are often brightly colored and feed on Ficus and Artocarpus species before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bright orange body with black spots, brown forewings with orange venation, and distinct white patches. It is often active during the day.
Description
This moth features a bright orange head and thorax adorned with black spots. Its forewings are brown with prominent orange veins and several irregular white patches, while the hindwings are typically orange.
