Producta Tiger Moth
Common NameProducta Tiger Moth
Scientific NameAsota producta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyAganainae
Wingspan (mm)65
Primary Colorsorange, brown, white, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea, and Queensland (Australia).
Host PlantsFicus racemosa, Ficus benjamina, Ficus elastica
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically brightly colored, often with warning patterns, and feed on the leaves of various Ficus species. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often on the host plant or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the bright orange body with black spots, the brown forewings with striking white venation and a clear white discal spot, and the contrasting orange hindwings. The antennae are filiform and black.
Description
This moth features a bright orange head and thorax adorned with black spots. Its forewings are a rich brown, prominently marked with white stripes along the veins and a distinct white discal patch, while the hindwings are a vibrant orange.
