Marapok Owlet Moth
Common NameMarapok Owlet Moth
Scientific NameIschyja marapok
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, black, blue
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely forest trees (e.g., Fabaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are herbivorous, feeding on host plant foliage.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, angular forewing shape, complex mottled brown and dark brown cryptic pattern, and the presence of faint iridescent blue markings on the hindwings.
Description
A large, robust moth with mottled brown forewings featuring irregular dark patches and subtle iridescent blue scales, particularly on the hindwings, providing cryptic camouflage.
