Asura zebrina
Common NameAsura zebrina
Scientific NameAsura zebrina
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsblack, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host Plantslichens, algae
Flight PeriodYear-round (in tropical regions)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. The larvae are known to feed on lichens and algae.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its distinctive black and bright orange striped and spotted pattern on both forewings and hindwings, and the orange coloration on its head and parts of the thorax.
Description
A small moth with striking black wings adorned with prominent orange transverse bands and spots. The head and thorax also feature orange markings.
