Eugnathia pulcherrima
Common NameEugnathia pulcherrima
Scientific NameEugnathia pulcherrima
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorslight brown, pink, orange, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host Plantsunknown, possibly lichens or algae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis, progressing through egg, larval (caterpillar), pupal, and adult stages.
Identification TipsThe distinctive pinkish-orange and light brown forewing pattern, separated by a dark diagonal band, is a key feature for identification.
Description
A small moth characterized by its forewings having a pinkish-orange basal and costal area, sharply delineated by a dark brown diagonal band from the lighter brown distal area, with light brown hindwings.
