Black-horned Amata Moth
Common NameBlack-horned Amata Moth
Scientific NameAmata nigricornis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)32
Primary Colorsblack, white, orange, metallic blue
HabitatGrasslands, open woodlands, meadows, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, China)
Host Plantslichens, mosses, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn (day-flying)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis from egg to larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically hairy and feed on low-growing plants, lichens, or mosses.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its black wings with specific white spot patterns, a metallic blue-black head and thorax, and distinct orange abdominal bands. It is a day-flying moth that often mimics wasps.
Description
A medium-sized, day-flying moth with black wings adorned with several translucent white spots. Its slender body is dark metallic blue-black with prominent orange bands on the abdomen.
