Bastilla fulvotaenia
Common NameBastilla fulvotaenia
Scientific NameBastilla fulvotaenia
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, tan
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsAcacia, Albizia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically cryptic and feed on specific host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive broad, dark brown median band across the light brown forewings, bordered by wavy lighter lines, and the overall triangular wing shape when at rest.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, triangular forewings, predominantly light brown with a prominent, broad, dark brown median band bordered by lighter lines, and a darker brown subterminal band.
