Saucy Beauty
Common NameSaucy Beauty
Scientific NameAmata cyssea
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, red, white, orange
HabitatOpen woodlands, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host Plantsgrasses, Crotalaria species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy, often black with tufts of hair, and feed on various plants, including grasses. Pupation occurs in a silk cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the specific pattern of a single red spot on each forewing, white spots on the hindwing margins, and an orange collar on a black body. It often mimics wasps.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a black body and wings, featuring a prominent red spot on each forewing and a series of white spots along the outer margin of the hindwings. The collar is typically orange.
