Thyrassia subcordata
Common NameThyrassia subcordata
Scientific NameThyrassia subcordata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, yellow, orange, blue
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeOriental region (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, China, Taiwan, Japan)
Host PlantsFicus, Morus, Streblus, Artocarpus, Maclura, Broussonetia, Mallotus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, seasonal elsewhere
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically hairy and feed on various host plants, primarily from the Moraceae and Euphorbiaceae families, before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark, iridescent wings with specific yellow-orange spot patterns, including a large basal patch and discal spot on the forewings, and a large central patch on the hindwings, along with a banded abdomen.
Description
A medium-sized moth with iridescent dark blue-black wings adorned with prominent yellow-orange spots and bands. Its body is similarly banded in black and yellow-orange.
