Poor Tiger Moth
Common NamePoor Tiger Moth
Scientific NameAsota plaginota
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsorange, white, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, parts of China)
Host PlantsFicus carica, Ficus racemosa, Streblus asper, Artocarpus heterophyllus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs hatch into larvae (caterpillars) that feed on host plants, then pupate before emerging as adult moths. Larvae are often hairy.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the bright orange wings with contrasting white venation and the presence of small black dots on the forewings and thorax.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its vibrant orange wings, which are distinctly marked with prominent white veins and a few small black spots on the forewings and thorax.
