Dysgonia purpurata
Common NameDysgonia purpurata
Scientific NameDysgonia purpurata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsdark brown, purple, blue
HabitatTropical forests, lowlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various trees and shrubs, possibly Fabaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round (in tropical climates)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae typically feed on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the broad, iridescent purple band on the dark forewings and the small blue spot located near the costa.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark purplish-brown forewings, characterized by a prominent, broad iridescent purple band across the middle and a small blue spot near the costa.
