Eressa angustipenna
Common NameEressa angustipenna
Scientific NameEressa angustipenna
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsblack, yellow, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely broadleaf plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, with peaks during warmer or monsoon months
Flight Styledarting
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically hairy.
Identification TipsKey visual features include the black wings with distinct yellow spots, the strongly banded black and orange-yellow abdomen, and its day-flying, often wasp-mimicking appearance.
Description
A small, day-flying moth characterized by its black wings adorned with prominent yellow spots. Its abdomen is distinctly banded with black and bright orange-yellow stripes.
