Ophyx eurrhoa
Common NameOphyx eurrhoa
Scientific NameOphyx eurrhoa
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae typically feed on foliage, though specific host plants for this species are not well documented.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall cryptic brown coloration, the specific pattern of the darker postmedial line, and the lighter median band on the forewings. The somewhat pointed head and palps are also characteristic of some Erebidae moths.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown forewings, characterized by a distinct darker, somewhat wavy postmedial line and a lighter, often yellowish-tan median band. The head and thorax are also brown, blending with the cryptic wing pattern.
