Amastus aconia
Common NameAmastus aconia
Scientific NameAmastus aconia
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorspale brown, orange, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Peru)
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants, shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats (specific data unavailable)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae of Arctiinae are often hairy.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale, semi-translucent wings with visible venation, and the bright orange body adorned with white stripes on the thorax.
Description
A medium-sized moth with pale, somewhat translucent forewings and hindwings, featuring prominent dark venation. Its body is strikingly orange with distinct white dorsal stripes on the thorax.
