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Wasp-mimic Moth and caterpillar

Amata sp.

Description:

Black wings with transparent windows. I have seen quite a few of these moths and in most cases the number of transparent windows or the pattern or both, vary depending on the species. Orange bands on abdomen. This one has multiple bands. The most common species that I see here has two.

Habitat:

This is in a residential colony but the piece of land where the castor plant is growing has been lying abandoned for decades. It is just opposite a football practice field and two water bodies are close. There were about 6 or7 moths clustered on this stem...the moths were extremely groggy. They were not moving at all (maybe freshly emerged?) ...and there were caterpillars on the leaves. The caterpillars were feeding and there was a lot of fresh frass.

Notes:

Since I saw the caterpillars closely associated with the moths, I have placed them together.

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5 Comments

SukanyaDatta
SukanyaDatta a year ago

Thanks, Mark.

SukanyaDatta
SukanyaDatta a year ago

Thank you, Leuba. This genus is well represented here and I have seen this caterpillar once, earlier. Fist time I saw it associated with the adults. Cannot find an image match though.

Leuba Ridgway
Leuba Ridgway a year ago

Lovely series Sukanya. They are a great-looking species I think.

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway a year ago

Can't find it. Not under Syntomini either.

SukanyaDatta
Spotted by
SukanyaDatta

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Spotted on Aug 3, 2022
Submitted on Aug 3, 2022

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