Edwards' Amata
Common NameEdwards' Amata
Scientific NameAmata edwardsii
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)32.5
Primary Colorsblack, yellow, pale green
HabitatForests, woodlands, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host Plantsvarious low-growing plants, grasses, lichens
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis from egg to larva (hairy caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are polyphagous, feeding on various low-growing plants.
Identification TipsLook for the bright yellow and black striped abdomen, black wings with pale translucent spots, and its diurnal, slow, fluttering flight, often mimicking wasps.
Description
A day-flying moth characterized by its black body and wings, a prominently striped yellow and black abdomen, and distinct pale yellowish-greenish translucent spots on its forewings and hindwings.
