Hübner's Wasp Moth
Common NameHübner's Wasp Moth
Scientific NameAmata huebneri
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterntransparent
Primary Colorsblack, orange, yellow
HabitatOpen woodlands, gardens, grasslands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeIndia, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, parts of Australia
Host Plantsgrasses, Mikania micrantha, Chromolaena odorata
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are hairy, typically dark-colored, and feed on a variety of low-growing herbaceous plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often among leaf litter or on host plants.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the striking black and orange striped abdomen, the black wings with clear yellowish patches, and the white-tipped antennae. Its diurnal flight and wasp-like appearance are also strong indicators.
Description
This day-flying moth mimics a wasp, featuring a black body with a prominent orange-and-black striped abdomen. Its black wings have distinct translucent yellowish-cream patches, and its antennae are black with white tips.
