Heliconia Moth
Common NameHeliconia Moth
Scientific NameAsota heliconia
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyAganainae
Wingspan (mm)65
Primary Colorsbrown, white, orange, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsFicus spp., Streblus asper, Artocarpus spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically hairy and feed on Ficus and other host plants, pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bright orange-yellow head and thorax with black spots, contrasting with dark brown wings marked by a prominent white longitudinal stripe.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark brown forewings featuring a broad, creamy white longitudinal stripe. Its head and thorax are bright orange-yellow with distinct black spots.
