Bamboo Moth
Common NameBamboo Moth
Scientific NameArtona martini
FamilyZygaenidae
SubfamilyProcridinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsblack, metallic blue
HabitatBamboo forests, plantations, and surrounding areas
Geographic RangeAsia, particularly Southeast Asia
Host Plantsbamboo (Bambusa spp., Dendrocalamus spp.)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with peak activity during warmer periods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically slug-like or somewhat flattened, feeding externally on bamboo leaves. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often on the host plant or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall dark, metallic appearance, slender body, and prominent metallic blue antennae and abdominal tip, especially when resting on bamboo foliage.
Description
A small, slender moth with a dark, almost black body and wings, featuring a subtle metallic sheen. Its antennae and the tip of its abdomen display striking metallic blue coloration.
