Hypocala subsatura
Common NameHypocala subsatura
Scientific NameHypocala subsatura
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, orange, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeAfrica, Asia (including India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Southeast Asia), Australia
Host PlantsDiospyros spp. (persimmon, ebony), Maba spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; warmer months in subtropical areas
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown, camouflaged on their host plants (Diospyros species). Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the mottled forewing pattern and, most notably, the bright yellow-orange hindwings with their distinctive black border and black spots, often visible even when the moth is at rest.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown, reddish-brown, and creamy-white forewings, and striking yellow-orange hindwings marked with a broad black border and distinct black spots.
