Jovian Bastilla Moth
Common NameJovian Bastilla Moth
Scientific NameBastilla joviana
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines), parts of Australia
Host PlantsPhyllanthus species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on specific host plants, primarily *Phyllanthus* species, before pupating into an adult moth.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled brown coloration with the prominent dark, crescent-shaped reniform spot on the forewings. The overall cryptic pattern helps distinguish it from similar species.
Description
This medium-sized moth has mottled reddish-brown to dark brown forewings, characterized by complex darker bands and a prominent, almost black, crescent-shaped reniform spot. The hindwings are similarly colored with dark markings, often partially visible.
