Neochalcosia remota
Common NameNeochalcosia remota
Scientific NameNeochalcosia remota
FamilyZygaenidae
SubfamilyChalcosiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, red, metallic blue
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, parts of China)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, likely year-round in tropical parts of its range or during warmer months
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically herbivorous, though specific host plants are not well-documented.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark wings with a single broad white band across the forewings, a metallic blue-black body, and a prominent red collar. Males have distinctive bipectinate (feathery) antennae.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark brown to black forewings featuring a prominent, broad, creamy-white transverse band. The head and thorax are metallic blue-black with a striking red collar.
