Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
The larvae feed on various deciduous trees. They can be found in "Byttneria aspera", "Firmiana simplex", "Microcos paniculata", "Pterospermum heterophyllum", "Sterculia lanceolata", "Hibiscus mutabilis", "Microcos paniculata". In India, "M. d. dyras" has been recorded on "Bridelia", "Sapindus" and "Schleichera". In Laos and Thailand, caterpillars recorded from "Bombax anceps", "Hibiscus rosa-sinensis" and "Microcos paniculata" plants.