Goat-sucker Moth
Common NameGoat-sucker Moth
Scientific NameErebus caprimulgus
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)120
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, blue
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, dense jungle
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand)
Host PlantsAcacia spp., Albizia spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round (nocturnal)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically cryptic and feed on woody host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include its large size, overall dark coloration, and the distinctive large, dark, ringed eyespots on the forewings. A subtle blue sheen on the hindwings can also be observed.
Description
A large, robust moth with dark brown to black wings, featuring prominent, dark, ringed eyespots on the forewings and a subtle blue iridescence along the hindwing margins.
