Sino-Korean Owl Moth
Common NameSino-Korean Owl Moth
Scientific NameBrahmaea certhia
FamilyBrahmaeidae
SubfamilyBrahmaeinae
Wingspan (mm)130
Primary Colorsbrown, black, cream
HabitatTemperate forests, woodlands, mountainous regions
Geographic RangeEast Asia (China, Korea, Russian Far East)
Host PlantsFraxinus, Ligustrum, Syringa
Flight PeriodApril to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants. Larvae are large and feed on leaves, then pupate in the soil or leaf litter. Adults typically emerge in spring.
Identification TipsKey features include its large size, distinctive wavy and banded wing patterns, and overall brown/black/cream coloration. The intricate concentric lines on the forewings are characteristic.
Description
A large, robust moth with broad, intricately patterned wings displaying complex wavy bands and stripes in shades of dark brown, light brown, and cream, providing excellent camouflage.
