Cramer's Bastilla
Common NameCramer's Bastilla
Scientific NameBastilla crameri
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, tan
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, including parts of India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and extending to New Guinea and parts of Australia.
Host PlantsMacaranga spp., Phyllanthus spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with peaks during warmer, wetter months.
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown, feeding on the leaves of host plants. They undergo pupation in a cocoon before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the striking, broad white band across the dark brown forewings. The overall dark coloration with this single prominent white stripe is a key identifier.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark brown forewings featuring a prominent, broad white band extending from the costa to the inner margin. The hindwings are a lighter brown/tan, and the body is dark brown.
