Nygmia plana
Common NameNygmia plana
Scientific NameNygmia plana
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLymantriinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow, orange, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, plantations
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, India, Sri Lanka, China)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees, Acacia, Shorea
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesTypical moth lifecycle involving egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages. Larvae are often hairy and feed on foliage.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall plain yellow coloration, the distinct single black discal spot on each forewing, and the prominent orange-yellow hairy head and thorax.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth, uniformly yellow with a prominent black discal spot on each forewing. The head and thorax are densely covered in fluffy orange-yellow scales.
