Propitious Hamodes
Common NamePropitious Hamodes
Scientific NameHamodes propitia
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsyellow, brown, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, China)
Host PlantsUnknown (likely broadleaf trees/shrubs)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, peaking during warmer months
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically cryptic and feed on the foliage of host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pointed and slightly hooked forewing shape, the overall yellowish-orange base color, and the dark brown/purplish markings on the outer wing margins.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a predominantly yellowish-orange body and wings. Its forewings are pointed and slightly falcate, featuring dark brown to purplish markings along the outer margins and apex, with faint darker spots and lines across the wings.
