Eressa confinis
Common NameEressa confinis
Scientific NameEressa confinis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange, pale yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeIndia, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines), Southern China
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically hairy, feeding on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark wings with distinct pale, somewhat translucent spots, the bright orange and black striped abdomen, and the clubbed antennae, often mimicking wasps.
Description
A small, day-flying moth characterized by dark brown wings adorned with pale greenish-yellow translucent spots, a black head and thorax, and a prominently banded orange and black abdomen.
