Honest Thyas Moth
Common NameHonest Thyas Moth
Scientific NameThyas honesta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-orange, black, grey
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesLike all moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsLook for the combination of large size, mottled brown forewings with a prominent pale reniform spot, and the flash of reddish-orange hindwings with a dark band, especially when disturbed or in flight.
Description
A large moth with mottled brown and grey forewings featuring darker wavy lines and a distinct pale, kidney-shaped spot. Its hindwings are a striking reddish-orange with a broad black subterminal band.
