Poetry Moth
Common NamePoetry Moth
Scientific NameEutelia geyeri
FamilyEuteliidae
SubfamilyEuteliinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsmetallic yellow, white, brown, purple
HabitatWoodlands, forests, savannas
Geographic RangeSub-Saharan Africa, Arabian Peninsula, parts of Asia (e.g., India)
Host PlantsCombretum spp., Terminalia spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on host plants before pupating, typically in a cocoon, and emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsEasily identified by the striking, large, metallic golden-yellow patch on the forewings, which is highly distinctive among moths in its range.
Description
A small moth featuring a prominent, iridescent golden-yellow patch covering the majority of its forewings, contrasted by white along the outer margin and dark brown to purplish scales near the thorax.
