Adeloneivaia boisduvalii
Common NameAdeloneivaia boisduvalii
Scientific NameAdeloneivaia boisduvalii
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilyCeratocampinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, brown, reddish-pink
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, humid environments
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, with activity peaks depending on local conditions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically stout and may be spiny, pupating in soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the uniform orange-brown forewings with a single white discal spot, prominent darker veins, and the contrasting reddish-pink abdomen and hindwings.
Description
This is a robust, medium-sized moth characterized by its predominantly orange-brown forewings, each bearing a small white discal spot and distinct darker venation, complemented by a reddish-pinkish body and hindwings.
