Jewelled Erebus
Common NameJewelled Erebus
Scientific NameErebus gemmans
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)110
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, black, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical rainforests, dense jungle areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines)
Host PlantsAcacia species, Albizia species
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants, pupating in a cocoon before emerging as nocturnal adults.
Identification TipsLook for its large size, deep brown wings with two distinct forewing eyespots, and the broad, scalloped white band that borders the outer edge of both forewings and hindwings.
Description
A large, dark brown moth characterized by prominent, dark eyespots on its forewings, each encircled by a reddish-brown ring, and a broad, striking white band along the outer margins of all wings.
