Adeloneivaia jason
Common NameAdeloneivaia jason
Scientific NameAdeloneivaia jason
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilyCeratocampinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Primary Colorsorange, pink, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, lowland areas
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico to Brazil)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees, tropical species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, or during warmer months
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically spiny and feed on broadleaf trees, pupating in the soil or leaf litter before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include its large size, the distinctive pattern of tawny orange and pinkish-purple diagonal bands across both forewings and hindwings, and the presence of a small white discal spot on each forewing.
Description
A large, robust moth characterized by its tawny orange-brown forewings adorned with broad, pinkish-purple diagonal bands and a small white discal spot. Its hindwings exhibit similar coloration and banding.
