No common name found
Common NameNo common name found
Scientific NameMaurilia iconica
FamilyEuteliidae
SubfamilyEuteliinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsorange-brown, reddish-brown, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeAfrica (widespread), parts of Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia)
Host PlantsTerminalia spp., Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica, Lannea coromandelica, Spondias pinnata
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, seasonal elsewhere
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae (caterpillars) feeding on various trees before pupating and emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled orange-brown forewings with a distinct reddish-orange median band, faint wavy transverse lines, and small black dots near the outer margin.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled orange-brown forewings, featuring several faint darker wavy lines and a prominent reddish-orange band across the middle. Small black dots are visible near the outer margin.
