The Dot-Underwing Moth: A Fascinating Nocturnal Navigator

 The dot-underwing moth, Eudocima Materna, with its distinctive wing patterns is a fascinating night visitor to front gardens and houses. The species' most striking feature lies in its hindwings – a brilliant yellow-orange background adorned with a distinctive black dot (hence its common name) and dark marginal bands.

The dot-underwing moth

The dot-underwing moth

The species demonstrates a remarkable ability to thrive in various tropical and subtropical environments, from lowland forests to agricultural areas, particularly where its host plants flourish. The dot-underwing moth has a wide distribution across the Oriental region, with populations documented throughout South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal), Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia), parts of Australia and Pacific Islands.