Hearsey's Owl Moth
Common NameHearsey's Owl Moth
Scientific NameBrahmaea hearseyi
FamilyBrahmaeidae
SubfamilyBrahmaeinae
Wingspan (mm)180
Primary Colorsbrown, black, tan, cream
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, montane forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsLigustrum, Fraxinus, Syringa, Olea
Flight PeriodVaries by region, generally warmer months (spring to autumn), nocturnal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are large, often brightly colored with spines or filaments, feeding on plants in the Oleaceae family. They pupate in a cocoon underground.
Identification TipsKey features include its immense size, the distinctive 'owl-like' eyespots on the forewings, and the intricate, wavy, concentric patterns across all wings.
Description
A very large, robust moth with broad wings featuring complex patterns of wavy black and brown lines, prominent, dark-ringed eyespots on the forewings, and a scalloped outer margin.
