White Antennae Wasp Moth
Common NameWhite Antennae Wasp Moth
Scientific NameAmata humeralis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, yellow, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, open woodlands, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines) and parts of Australia
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants, grasses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically hairy and feed on herbaceous plants before pupating.
Identification TipsLook for the black body with bright yellow or orange spots on the wings and abdomen, and the characteristic white tips on the antennae, which mimic a wasp's appearance.
Description
A black moth with prominent yellow-orange spots on its wings and a banded abdomen. Its antennae are black with distinctive white tips.
