Ephesperis Owl Moth
Common NameEphesperis Owl Moth
Scientific NameErebus ephesperis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)135
Primary Colorsbrown, white, black, iridescent blue
HabitatTropical forests, rainforests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, New Guinea, Australia
Host Plantsvarious forest trees and shrubs (e.g., Fabaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round (nocturnal)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesFollows a typical holometabolous lifecycle: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (often in a cocoon), and adult. Larvae are generally stout and cryptically colored.
Identification TipsKey features include its substantial size, the distinctive large eyespots with white outlines on the forewings, the broad pale band across the wings, and its nocturnal flight.
Description
A large, dark brown moth characterized by prominent, ringed eyespots on its forewings, a broad pale median band, and intricate wavy patterns on its hindwings.
