Euplocia membliaria
Scientific NameEuplocia membliaria
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsgrey, orange, black, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsCordia species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on *Cordia* plants before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale grey, strongly veined forewings, the bright orange and black markings on the body and wing bases, and distinctive blue eyes.
Description
This moth features pale grey forewings with prominent white venation. Its thorax and the base of the forewings are strikingly marked with bright orange patches adorned with black spots and stripes.
