Sympis rufibasis
Common NameSympis rufibasis
Scientific NameSympis rufibasis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, blue, orange
HabitatTropical forests, lowland areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats, possibly seasonal peaks
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants, and pupation typically occurs in a cocoon or underground.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the reddish-brown forewing ground color, the iridescent blue transverse band, and the distinctive orange heart-shaped spot near the forewing apex.
Description
This medium-sized moth has reddish-brown forewings marked with a prominent iridescent blue band across the middle and a distinct orange heart-shaped spot near the apex. The hindwings are a darker brown.
