Blue-bordered Pompelon
Common NameBlue-bordered Pompelon
Scientific NamePompelon marginata
FamilyZygaenidae
SubfamilyChalcosiinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsblack, blue
HabitatTropical forests, lowland and montane areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Borneo, Sumatra)
Host PlantsVarious broadleaf trees (specifics not widely documented, potentially including Ficus species)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, adult. Larvae are typically caterpillars, pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its iridescent blue wing margins and veins contrasting with black wings, long filiform antennae, and a small red spot on the head. It is active during the day.
Description
A medium-sized day-flying moth with deep black wings strikingly outlined and veined with iridescent blue, and a small red spot on its head.
