Ramadasa pavo
Common NameRamadasa pavo
Scientific NameRamadasa pavo
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsolive-green, orange, tan, dark brown
HabitatTropical forests, lowland and hill forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats, with multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants, and pupation typically occurs in a cocoon or underground.
Identification TipsKey features include the olive-green forewings with intricate tan and dark brown patterns on the outer margins, and the contrasting bright orange hindwings. A dark crescent mark near the forewing apex is also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with olive-green forewings featuring complex tan and dark brown patterns on the outer margins, and striking bright orange hindwings that are visible when at rest or in flight.
