Common Owl Moth

Erebus macrops

"Erebus macrops" is a species of moth of the family Erebidae. It is found in the subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. The wingspan is ca. 12 cm, making it exceptionally large for an Erebidae species. The larvae feed on "Acacia" and "Entada" species.
Status: Unknown
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyErebidae
GenusErebus
Species
Photographed in
India
Vietnam