Spotted Episparis
Common NameSpotted Episparis
Scientific NameEpisparis liturata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, white, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSub-Saharan Africa
Host PlantsAcacia, Albizia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, or specific seasons elsewhere
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar) feeding on host plants, pupa, and adult moth.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled brown coloration, the prominent white discal spot on the forewing, and the wavy white subterminal lines on both wings, along with the angular hindwing shape.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown wings, featuring a prominent white discal spot on the forewing and wavy white lines along the margins of both wings.
