Attenuated Butterfly-Moth
Common NameAttenuated Butterfly-Moth
Scientific NameCallidula attenuata
FamilyCallidulidae
SubfamilyCallidulinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, yellow, blue
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest understory
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand)
Host PlantsRubiaceae, Melastomataceae
Flight PeriodYear-round
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically leaf-feeders, pupating before emerging as diurnal adults.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive broad, oblique yellow band on the reddish-brown forewing, along with small iridescent blue spots, and its characteristic diurnal, butterfly-like flight.
Description
This is a medium-sized moth with reddish-brown wings, featuring a prominent oblique yellow band across the forewing and scattered small iridescent blue or white spots. Its body is robust and hairy, typical of moths.
