Serva Moth
Common NameServa Moth
Scientific NameAchaea serva
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, white
HabitatForests, woodlands, disturbed areas, agricultural lands
Geographic RangeAfrica, Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia), Australia
Host PlantsRicinus communis, Euphorbia, Ficus, Mangifera indica, Citrus, Acacia, Gossypium, Psidium guajava
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods in warmer climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are polyphagous, feeding on a wide range of plants, often appearing as semi-loopers.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the reddish-brown, mottled forewings and, most distinctly, the dark hindwings with a broad, contrasting white median band, which is often visible even at rest.
Description
A medium-sized moth with reddish-brown forewings featuring darker, mottled patterns. The hindwings are dark brown to black with a prominent, broad white median band.
