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Owl Moth

Erebus macrops

Description:

Large moth. Wing span about 4 inches or more Prominent eye like design on both wings. Brownish in colour with a slight purple tinge.

Habitat:

Seen at Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary.

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4 Comments

Wild Things
Wild Things 10 years ago

Yes, your suggestion confirmed the ID for me :-)

NoahStevenson-Hynes
NoahStevenson-Hynes 10 years ago

No problem. Glad I could help.

Wild Things
Wild Things 10 years ago

Thanks for confirming NoahStevenson-Hynes :-)

NoahStevenson-Hynes
NoahStevenson-Hynes 10 years ago

That is an owl moth you've got.

Wild Things
Spotted by
Wild Things

Maharashtra, India

Spotted on Aug 31, 2013
Submitted on Sep 17, 2013

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