Semi-hyaline Tiger Moth
Common NameSemi-hyaline Tiger Moth
Scientific NameTrypanophora semihyalina
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsblack, white, blue, yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsMussaenda, Ixora, Rubiaceae species, Fabaceae species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs hatch into hairy larvae (caterpillars) which feed on host plants, then pupate before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsLook for the combination of transparent wings with dark venation and white spots, a black body with yellow-orange head/thorax markings, and the iridescent blue on the lower hindwings. Its appearance often mimics wasps.
Description
This moth features largely transparent wings with prominent dark veins and opaque white patches. Its body is black with bright yellow-orange markings on the head and thorax, and the hindwings display an iridescent blue sheen.
