Adeloneivaia subangulata
Common NameAdeloneivaia subangulata
Scientific NameAdeloneivaia subangulata
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilyCeratocampinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, rust
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, nocturnal
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, adult. Larvae are typically large and feed on tree leaves, pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its uniform reddish-brown coloration, the single small purplish-brown discal spot on each forewing, and its robust body with bipectinate antennae.
Description
A robust, medium-to-large moth with uniform reddish-brown wings, each forewing featuring a distinct small purplish-brown discal spot. Its body is furry, and antennae are feathery.
