Red-spotted Plana Moth
Common NameRed-spotted Plana Moth
Scientific NameAsota plana
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, white, yellow, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines) and parts of Australia
Host PlantsFicus, Alstonia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically hairy caterpillars, often black with yellow stripes and red spots, feeding on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsLook for the striking yellow and black spotted head/thorax, combined with the distinctive brown and creamy-white pattern on the forewings and the broad dark brown border on the hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its bright yellow head and thorax adorned with black spots, contrasting with its forewings which are dark brown with prominent, irregular creamy-white patches. The hindwings are predominantly creamy-white with a broad dark brown border.
