Cyclodes omma
Common NameCyclodes omma
Scientific NameCyclodes omma
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, white, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsAcacia, Albizia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods), nocturnal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically cryptic, feeding on host plants before pupating, and adults are nocturnal.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the distinctive large, dark-ringed eyespots on the forewings, the overall olive-green and brown cryptic coloration, and the intricate wavy banding on the hindwings.
Description
A large moth with olive-green and brown forewings featuring prominent black-ringed eyespots. The hindwings display a complex pattern of white, black, and brown wavy bands.
