Asota heliconia (Linnaeus, 1758)
(one synonym: Hypsa intacta Walker, 1856)
AGANAIDAE , NOCTUOIDEA

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley

(updated 24 February 2009)

Asota heliconia
(Picture: courtesy of Roger Kendrick, Hong Kong)

The adult moths of this species have black forewings with a long white triangle extending from the base. The hindwings are each white with three black spots and a broad black margin. The body is a contrasting yellow with black spots. The underside is similar to the upper surface. The wingspan is about 6 cms.

Asota heliconia underside
underside
(Photo: courtesy of Jan MacDonald, Mackay)

This species is found in south-east Asia, including :

  • Borneo,
  • Hong Kong,
  • Phillipines,
  • Thailand, and
  • north Queensland.


    Further reading :

    Ian F.B. Common,
    Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, pl. 19.25, p. 442.

    Buck Richardson,
    Mothology,
    LeapFrogOz, Kuranda, 2008, p. 12.


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