Bastilla arctotaenia
Common NameBastilla arctotaenia
Scientific NameBastilla arctotaenia
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)42.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely forest trees/shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, adult. Larvae are typically cryptic and feed on host plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown wings with prominent, broad white bands that extend across both forewings and hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark brown forewings and hindwings, prominently marked with broad, irregular white bands across both wings.
