Solitary Amsactoides Moth
Common NameSolitary Amsactoides Moth
Scientific NameAmsactoides solitaria
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)32.5
Primary Colorscream, black, yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, India)
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants, shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (active at night)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically hairy, feeding on various plants, and pupate in a cocoon before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the pronounced sexual dimorphism in wing coloration and pattern (pale spotted female vs. dark male with basal spot), robust hairy body, and filiform antennae. Found in Southeast Asia.
Description
A medium-sized moth exhibiting strong sexual dimorphism. Females have pale cream forewings with distinct black spots, while males have dark brown to black forewings with a prominent yellow or orange basal spot.
