Creamstriped Owl
Common NameCreamstriped Owl
Scientific NameErebus macrops
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)120
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, cream
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, savannas
Geographic RangeSub-Saharan Africa
Host PlantsAcacia species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, seasonally in others
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae typically feed on Acacia species before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features for identification are its large size, dark overall coloration, and the striking combination of large, reflective eyespots with the prominent cream-colored wavy stripe on the forewings.
Description
A large, dark brown to black moth featuring prominent, reflective eyespots on its forewings, each encircled by a cream ring. A distinctive cream-colored stripe forms a wavy pattern across the forewings.
