Three-barred Earis
Common NameThree-barred Earis
Scientific NameEarias biplaga
FamilyNolidae
SubfamilyChloephorinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale green, darker green
HabitatTropical and subtropical agricultural areas, forests, and shrublands, especially where host plants are abundant.
Geographic RangeWidespread across tropical and subtropical Africa, and parts of Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka).
Host Plantscotton (Gossypium spp.), okra (Abelmoschus esculentus), kapok (Ceiba pentandra), various other Malvaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, with multiple overlapping generations.
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae, commonly known as cotton bollworms, are significant agricultural pests that bore into cotton bolls, shoots, and other host plant fruits. Pupation occurs in a distinctive boat-shaped cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its overall pale green coloration, the presence of two to three faint, darker transverse lines on the forewings, and its relatively small size. Often found in association with cotton fields.
Description
A small, robust moth with a pale green body and forewings. The forewings feature subtle, darker green transverse lines, giving it a striped appearance, while the hindwings are typically white.
