Lyssa menoetius
Common NameLyssa menoetius
Scientific NameLyssa menoetius
FamilyUraniidae
SubfamilyUraniinae
Wingspan (mm)120
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, grey, white
HabitatTropical rainforests, lowland forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Java)
Host PlantsEndospermum
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on specific host plants, pupate, and emerge as adult moths, often active during the day or at dusk.
Identification TipsKey features include its large size, dark wings with a single prominent diagonal white band, and the distinctive long, pointed tails on the hindwings.
Description
A large, dark brown to greyish-brown moth featuring a broad, iridescent white band crossing both forewings and hindwings, which are adorned with long, swallowtail-like tails.
