Adetomeris erythrops
Common NameAdetomeris erythrops
Scientific NameAdetomeris erythrops
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilyHemileucinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsorange, yellow, red, black, grey
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, humid environments
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia)
Host PlantsUndocumented for this specific species, but likely various broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodLikely year-round in tropical climates, possibly with peaks during specific wet seasons
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike other Saturniidae, it undergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae feeding on host plants, pupating in a cocoon, and emerging as an adult moth.
Identification TipsKey features include the bright orange-yellow coloration, the prominent red-centered eyespots on the hindwings, and the furry orange-yellow thorax. The antennae are feathery, typical of many male Saturniidae.
Description
This is a robust, medium-to-large moth with a furry orange-yellow body. Its wings are predominantly orange-yellow, characterized by striking large red-centered eyespots ringed with black and grey on the hindwings, and smaller dark spots on the forewings.
