Monkey Moth
Common NameMonkey Moth
Scientific NameEupterote undata
FamilyEupterotidae
SubfamilyEupterotinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsochre, yellow, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, plantations
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsMangifera indica, Ricinus communis, Tectona grandis, Terminalia, Shorea, Ficus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with peaks during certain seasons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically hairy and gregarious, feeding on the leaves of various trees and shrubs. They pupate in a cocoon, often among leaf litter or in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for its large size, the characteristic yellowish-ochre coloration, and the prominent, wavy dark brown transverse lines across both forewings and hindwings. The robust, furry body is also a key feature.
Description
A large, robust moth with a hairy body and broad, rounded wings. The wings are predominantly ochre to yellowish-brown, marked with distinct dark brown wavy lines and a few small dark spots.
