Asota subsimilis
Common NameAsota subsimilis
Scientific NameAsota subsimilis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyAganainae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, brown, white, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Java)
Host PlantsFicus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike all moths, Asota subsimilis undergoes complete metamorphosis, progressing from egg to larva (caterpillar), then pupa, before emerging as the adult moth.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the striking orange head, thorax, and abdomen with black spotting, combined with the brownish-grey forewings distinctly marked with a bold white costal stripe.
Description
This moth features an orange head and thorax adorned with black spots. Its forewings are brownish-grey with a prominent white stripe along the costa and a smaller white patch near the tornus, while the abdomen is also orange with black spots.
