Fruit-piercing Moth
Common NameFruit-piercing Moth
Scientific NameEudocima apta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyCalpinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, orange, black, yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, orchards, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands
Host PlantsTinospora smilacina, Stephania japonica, Sarcopetalum harveyanum
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on specific vine leaves, often in the Menispermaceae family. Adults are known for piercing ripe fruits to feed on juices, causing significant agricultural damage.
Identification TipsKey features include the large size, the distinctive white diagonal stripe on the cryptic forewings, and the bright orange-yellow hindwings with two prominent black spots and a black scalloped margin.
Description
This large moth features mottled brown and grey forewings with a prominent white diagonal stripe, contrasting sharply with bright orange-yellow hindwings adorned with two large black spots and a black scalloped border.
