Jeweled Satyr Moth
Common NameJeweled Satyr Moth
Scientific NameEudocima iridescens
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyCalpinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Primary Colorsbrown, yellow, orange, blue, silver
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsTiliacora
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically cryptic and feed on specific host plants, primarily in the Menispermaceae family.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive iridescent blue-silver and yellow wavy bands on the forewings, contrasting with the bright orange hindwings that feature dark spots and a blue-silver margin. It is a large, robust moth.
Description
A large moth with brownish-grey forewings adorned with prominent iridescent blue-silver and yellow wavy bands. The hindwings are a vibrant orange with dark markings and a blue-silver marginal band.
