ABOUT
About Great Ring-spot Moth
The largest of the tomoe moths, with a wingspan reaching 90–100mm. Its brown wings have a wavy, undulating edge and a ring-shaped white marking on the forewing — the source of its Japanese name, meaning "great comma." The larvae feed on Smilax (catbrier) plants, and the adults also come to lights. On Amami Oshima, it has also been documented academically as a pollinator of Hoya (wax vine) flowers.
SAFETY
Observation Safety Notes
Please enjoy Amami's wildlife through photographs. Some species are protected by law or local ordinance, and capturing or removing them is prohibited. In special protection zones within the national park, collecting any wildlife is prohibited entirely. Please check the notes on this page, and confirm local rules before visiting any site.
