Fruit-piercing Moth
Common NameFruit-piercing Moth
Scientific NameEudocima homaena
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyCalpinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Primary Colorsdark purple, green, orange, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, orchards
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines), parts of Australia
Host PlantsTinospora, Cyclea, Cocculus
Flight PeriodYear-round (in tropical regions)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, adult. Larvae feed on specific host plants, while adults are known for piercing fruit to feed on juices.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size and the striking forewing pattern of dark purplish-brown with bright green and orange markings. The bright orange hindwings with a black border are also a key feature when visible.
Description
A large moth with dark purplish-brown forewings featuring prominent, irregular bright green patches and a central orange streak. The hindwings (not visible) are typically orange with a black border.
