Eugnathia lunifera
Common NameEugnathia lunifera
Scientific NameEugnathia lunifera
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsbrown, pinkish-tan, reddish-brown, white, yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host Plantslichens, mosses, various low-growing plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically hairy and may feed on lichens, mosses, or various herbaceous plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive oblique pale band on the forewings, the overall brown and reddish-brown coloration, and the small size. The small white and yellow spots near the apex are also characteristic.
Description
A small moth characterized by its brown forewings, which display a prominent, broad, oblique pale pinkish-tan band across the middle, separating darker basal and lighter outer areas, with subtle white and yellow markings near the termen.
