Erebus terminitincta
Common NameErebus terminitincta
Scientific NameErebus terminitincta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)130
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, black
HabitatTropical rainforests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (nocturnal)
Lifecycle NotesLike all moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, the complex cryptic pattern of browns and creams, and especially the large, dark eyespots on the forewings, each containing a golden crescent mark.
Description
A large, cryptically patterned moth with mottled brown and cream forewings featuring prominent dark eyespots with a golden crescent. The hindwings are lighter, with a broad cream band and dark wavy margins.
