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Photo by SukanyaDatta
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Field Notes

Description:

Flattened roach-like body. Yellow head. Wings white with black stripes.

Habitat:

Campus of the Neora Valley Jungle Camp.Hilly. Forested. Himalayan foothills. Remote. Moth paradise. Wild and forested area; the porch lights draw the moths in.

Species ID Suggestions

Tiger moth (no other common name found)

Asota sp

Reference Link
Tukup
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Comments (6)
Tukup
Sukanya, I'm no expert either. I was just following links and trying to track it down. I thought it was unique enough to be able to do that. I was surprised at all the similarities. I'm glad you are checking things out instead of just accepting a suggestion. That's what it is, just a "suggestion."
SukanyaDatta
Thank you, Tukup...but the body shape is more Soritia like than Asota like, but I am no expert...I had almost forgotten about this one...thank you for reminding me... it will be a project for me now. Many thanks once again.
Tukup
Hi Sukanya. According to the article in the link below, it appears it is an Asota sp. https://www.whatsthatbug.com/2010/08/06/unknown-tiger-moth-from-india/ Ignore the heading about the owlet moth. The article is very helpful. Following Asota to wikipedia, they list 55 species. Looking at them one by one, there are 7 found in India. 2 (Asota caricae & A. Tortuosa) can be eliminated because of color but the other 5 are all similar to what you show (Asota canaraica, ficus, plaginota, producta and sericea. So, I’m afraid Asota sp is as close as I can take you.
Druenn
Erebidae Arctiinae [L.] Lithosiini: sp. Possibly a Zygaenid| Soritia [pulchella] complex - mimic

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PublishedJuly 14, 2016

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