Oxyodes tricolor
Common NameOxyodes tricolor
Scientific NameOxyodes tricolor
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyCatocalinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, purple, white, orange
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, parts of India)
Host PlantsMacaranga species (Euphorbiaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on specific host plants, primarily in the Euphorbiaceae family.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinct white reniform stigma on the forewings, the mottled forewing pattern, and the contrasting orange-brown hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown, reddish-brown, and purplish-grey forewings, each featuring a prominent white, kidney-shaped spot. The hindwings are a contrasting orange-brown.
