Moth

Thank you, Manoj ji.

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."

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.

Hi Sukanya. According to the article in the link below, it appears it is an Asota sp.
https://www.whatsthatbug.com/2010/08/06/...

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.

Erebidae Arctiinae [L.] Lithosiini: sp.
Possibly a Zygaenid| Soritia [pulchella] complex - mimic

Thank you awcmonx