Orange Underwing Fruit Piercer
Common NameOrange Underwing Fruit Piercer
Scientific NameEudocima procus
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyCalpinae
Wingspan (mm)85
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, black, grey, iridescent
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, orchards, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia), parts of Australia
Host PlantsTiliacora, Menispermum, Cocculus, Stephania
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plant leaves, larvae feed on foliage, and pupation typically occurs in leaf litter or soil. Adults are nocturnal and are known for piercing ripe fruit to feed on the juices.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive contrast between the cryptic forewings and the bright orange hindwings with their specific black markings. Its large size and robust body are also key features for identification.
Description
A large moth characterized by its mottled brown and grey forewings, which provide excellent camouflage, and vibrant orange hindwings adorned with a broad black band and a central black patch.
