Great Owl Moth (Erebus macrocops)
Image Copyright Paul Dunn
Last Observed: December 2016, Koh Chang
Observed By: Paul Dunn
Erebus macrops is a species of moth of the family Erebidae. It is found in the subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. It is a big old moth (the wingspan is about 12 cm) making it exceptionally large for an Erebidae species. The larvae feed on Acacia and Entada species.
Their most notable feature is a large eye-like circlular pattern on each wing.
