Red-banded Erasmia
Common NameRed-banded Erasmia
Scientific NameErasmia pulchella
FamilyZygaenidae
SubfamilyChalcosiinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsblack, iridescent blue-green, orange, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, hilly and mountainous regions
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsDaphniphyllum species
Flight PeriodMarch to October (varies by region)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs hatch into larvae (caterpillars) that feed on *Daphniphyllum* leaves, followed by a pupal stage before emerging as the adult moth.
Identification TipsKey features include the iridescent blue-green patches, a bold orange band, and white translucent spots on a black background. Its clubbed antennae are also characteristic of the Zygaenidae family.
Description
This is a strikingly colored day-flying moth with a black body and wings, featuring iridescent blue-green scales, a prominent orange band across the forewings, and several white or pale blue translucent spots on both fore and hindwings.
