Yellow-banded semi-looper moth
Common NameYellow-banded semi-looper moth
Scientific NamePlusia eriosoma
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyPlusiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsorange, brown, metallic silver
HabitatGardens, agricultural areas, open woodlands, disturbed habitats
Geographic RangeTropical and subtropical Asia, parts of Africa, Australia
Host Plantssoybean, common bean, cabbage, tomato
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; multiple broods from spring to autumn in temperate areas
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically green semi-loopers, meaning they have fewer prolegs and move with a characteristic looping motion.
Identification TipsKey features include the rusty orange to brown forewing coloration, the prominent, often metallic, teardrop-shaped mark, and the faint wavy transverse lines across the wings.
Description
This moth has rich rusty orange to brown forewings marked with intricate wavy lines and a distinctive, often metallic silver or golden teardrop-shaped spot in the discal area. The hindwings are typically duller brown.
