Eyed Problepsis
Common NameEyed Problepsis
Scientific NameProblepsis ocellata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsgrey, white, black, gold
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeAsia (including India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia)
Host Plantsvarious broad-leaved trees and shrubs, Rubus, Rhododendron
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically slender and twig-like, characteristic of Geometrid moths.
Identification TipsKey identification features are the distinctive large, multi-ringed ocelli (eyespots) on a pale, mottled background, which help it blend cryptically with bark or rock surfaces.
Description
A pale greyish-white moth characterized by prominent, multi-ringed eyespots on both forewings and hindwings, featuring a black center, a metallic golden or silvery ring, and a dark outer ring. The wings also display subtle wavy lines and a scalloped margin.
