Yellow Banded Wasp Moth (Amata sperbius)

GroupMoth
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyErebidae
Scientific nameAmata sperbius
Common nameYellow Banded Wasp Moth
Observation dates on Project M.A.R.S.’s land14/26/2025 (1st)

Amata sperbius (yellow-banded wasp moth) is a visually striking moth found in parts of Asia and the Pacific. It features black wings with distinctive yellow or white bands and a bright yellow-and-black striped body, mimicking a wasp to deter predators. Active during the day, these moths are often seen visiting flowers. Their larvae feed on various herbaceous plants, contributing to ecosystem dynamics as both herbivores and prey for other animals.