Hamodes pendleburyi
Common NameHamodes pendleburyi
Scientific NameHamodes pendleburyi
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsorange-brown, yellow, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra)
Host PlantsFabaceae (legume family)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, with multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae typically feed on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the reddish-brown forewings with a pointed apex, and the striking yellow hindwings with a broad, irregular dark brown marginal band. The overall shape and color combination are distinctive.
Description
This is a medium-sized moth with broad, somewhat triangular forewings that are a uniform reddish-brown to orange-brown, featuring a small dark discal spot. The hindwings are predominantly yellow with a wide, irregular dark brown band along the outer margin.
