Cania bandura
Common NameCania bandura
Scientific NameCania bandura
FamilyLimacodidae
SubfamilyLimacodinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsdark brown, cream, orange-tan
HabitatTropical forests, plantations
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand)
Host PlantsElaeis guineensis, Shorea spp., Dipterocarpus spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are known as 'slug caterpillars' due to their flattened, slug-like appearance, often possessing urticating spines. They pupate in a hard, often spherical cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark forewings with a contrasting creamy-white basal patch and its furry, orange-tan body. The robust build and short antennae are characteristic of Limacodidae.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with a robust, furry orange-tan body. Its forewings are predominantly dark brown to black, featuring a prominent creamy-white patch at the base near the thorax.
