Variegated Avatha
Common NameVariegated Avatha
Scientific NameAvatha variegata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyCatocalinae
Wingspan (mm)34
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult stages. Larval stage likely feeds on woody plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the unique arrangement of four black spots on the forewings against a mottled brown and tan background, with the two larger discal spots being particularly noticeable.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its variegated brown and tan forewings, which display two prominent, somewhat rectangular black spots in the discal area and two smaller black spots near the tornus.
