Basker
Common NameBasker
Scientific NameSyntomoides imaon
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsblack, yellow, orange, blue, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, gardens, and open areas
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia
Host PlantsCrotalaria, Mussaenda, Ixora
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple generations
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are hairy, often gregarious, and feed on various host plants before pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the black wings with distinct yellow markings, the iridescent blue-green head and thorax, and the boldly banded abdomen of orange, white, and blue, which gives it a wasp-like appearance.
Description
This moth features black wings with prominent yellow patches, an iridescent blue-green head and thorax, and a striking abdomen banded with orange, white, and iridescent blue.
