Kili Maiden
Common NameKili Maiden
Scientific NameAmata huebneri
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterntransparent
Primary Colorsblack, metallic blue, orange
HabitatOpen woodlands, grasslands, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia, parts of Australia
Host Plantsvarious low-growing plants, grasses, herbs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy and feed on various low-growing plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, and adults are diurnal, often mimicking wasps.
Identification TipsKey features include the black wings with clear 'windows', the metallic blue-green head and thorax, and the striking orange and blue-green banded abdomen. Antennae are black with white tips.
Description
A day-flying moth with black wings featuring prominent transparent patches, a metallic blue-green thorax, and an abdomen banded with metallic blue-green and orange.
