Butterflies and moths from around the world
Asia including India

This page includes all the pictures of butterflies and moths photographed in Asia and shown on the original sightings page

Note: Photographs are accepted as being correctly identified by the named photographer or by a contributor to the website and Hertfordshire & Middlesex Branch of Butterfly Conservation accepts no responsibility for misidentification. No details of distribution or status will be given.

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It was the largest moth I have ever seen the size of a medium sized bird in wingspan, it was incredible to see it fly. It is obviously well worn but it was a marvellous sighting - Tony Clancy

Attached are some photos I took Aug/Sept whilst visiting family in Kuala Lumpur. Most I have managed to ID (I think) but can anyone ID the moth/butterfly (I think a moth) ?? It was a day flying insect. The common names differ in different parts of Asia - Richard Bigg

7th October 2007 - The moth from Malaysia Richard Bigg has requested an id. on seems to be Asota caricae, a species that feeds on Ficus and Papaya/Paw paw trees where it can be a pest. I have come across this moth in India as well. The moth in the photo looks a bit tattered making it difficult to see any white spot present on either forewing - Bob Hazra (Thanks to Bob!)