White-barred Owl moth
Common NameWhite-barred Owl moth
Scientific NameErebus macrops
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)130
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsAcacia spp., Fabaceae family plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically stout and feed on various plants, particularly legumes, before pupating into an adult moth.
Identification TipsLook for its large size, dark brown coloration, the striking black and white eyespots with white crescents on the forewings, and the prominent white bar near the forewing tip. It is a nocturnal species.
Description
A large, dark brown moth characterized by prominent black and white eyespots on its forewings, each with a central white crescent, and a distinct white bar near the forewing apex. Its hindwings are also dark brown with intricate wavy patterns.
