Blue Tiger Moth
Common NameBlue Tiger Moth
Scientific NameDysphania militaris
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblue, purple, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsCarallia brachiata
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on *Carallia* species before pupating into an adult moth.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its vibrant blue and purple wings with prominent black spots, and a distinctly black-and-white banded abdomen.
Description
This moth displays striking wings with a pattern of bright cyan-blue patches and dark indigo-purple areas, adorned with prominent black spots, and a striped black and white abdomen.
