Acrosemia vulpecularia
Common NameAcrosemia vulpecularia
Scientific NameAcrosemia vulpecularia
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsorange, brown, white
HabitatTropical forests, rainforests
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodYear-round (in tropical regions), nocturnal
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike other geometrid moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically 'looper' caterpillars, and pupation likely occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include its distinctive wing shape, the contrasting yellowish-orange and dark brown coloration, and the prominent white apical spots on the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, somewhat angular wings. The forewings display a mottled pattern of yellowish-orange in the basal and median areas, transitioning to a darker brown in the terminal area, with a prominent white spot at the apex of each forewing.
