Geographic Eressa Moth
Common NameGeographic Eressa Moth
Scientific NameEressa geographica
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, orange, yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Java, Philippines)
Host PlantsPoorly documented; likely polyphagous or specific to local flora
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, likely multiple broods
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically hairy, but specific details for this species are not well-documented.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its black and yellow striped abdomen, dark wings with distinct orange-yellow spots, and its diurnal, wasp-mimicking appearance and flight.
Description
A small moth characterized by a black and yellow striped abdomen and dark, almost purplish-black wings adorned with prominent orange-yellow, somewhat translucent spots.
