Vamuna remelana
Common NameVamuna remelana
Scientific NameVamuna remelana
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, lowland areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Specific details on larval host plants and morphology are not widely documented.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its striking pure white wings with specific black markings: a large, round black spot on the forewing and a black patch on the hindwing. The bright red eyes are also a key feature.
Description
A medium-sized moth with pure white wings, featuring a prominent black discal spot on each forewing and a black patch near the tornus of the hindwings. Its body is also white, and it has distinctive red eyes.
