Phostria dohrnii
Common NamePhostria dohrnii
Scientific NamePhostria dohrnii
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsorange, yellow, purple, brown
HabitatTropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various plants within its tropical range
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with peaks during certain seasons
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique and striking wing coloration, combining bright orange-yellow with iridescent purple-pink markings and dark wavy transverse lines across both forewings and hindwings.
Description
This moth features vibrant orange-yellow wings adorned with iridescent purple-pink patches and distinct dark brown wavy lines. Its body is also a matching orange-yellow.
