Nevrina procopia
Common NameNevrina procopia
Scientific NameNevrina procopia
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)32.5
Primary Colorsorange, black, white, blue
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, gardens, orchards
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines), Australia
Host PlantsNephelium lappaceum, Litchi chinensis, Dimocarpus longan
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on plants from the Sapindaceae family, such as rambutan, lychee, and longan.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the bright orange, spotted body, and the distinctive iridescent blue-purple, black, and white striped pattern on its wings.
Description
A striking moth with a fuzzy orange body dotted with black spots. Its forewings feature an orange base, transitioning to iridescent blue-purple and then black with bold white stripes, while the hindwings are similarly striped in black and white.
