Giant Owlet Moth
Common NameGiant Owlet Moth
Scientific NameHulodes caranea
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)100
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, pale brown, cream
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, plantations, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeIndomalayan realm (Southeast Asia, India, Sri Lanka, China, New Guinea, Australia)
Host PlantsAcacia, Albizia, Ricinus, Gossypium, Eucalyptus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are polyphagous, feeding on various plants, and pupate in a cocoon, often in soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, overall cryptic brown coloration, and the distinctive wavy pale submarginal band on the hindwings. The yellowish mark on the forewing is also a key feature.
Description
A large, robust moth with broad, mottled brown wings. Forewings feature darker markings and a yellowish spot, while hindwings display a prominent wavy pale submarginal band.
