Amerila vitrea
Common NameAmerila vitrea
Scientific NameAmerila vitrea
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patterntransparent
Primary Colorspale brown, translucent, red, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeAfrica (widespread across sub-Saharan Africa)
Host PlantsCommelina, Impatiens, Ipomoea, Lantana, Musa, Nicotiana, Ricinus, Solanum, Vernonia
Flight PeriodVaries by region, often year-round in tropical areas
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, adult. Larvae are typically hairy and polyphagous, feeding on a variety of plants.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the largely translucent wings, the pale thorax with prominent black spots, and the striking bright red abdomen marked with black dorsal spots.
Description
A medium-sized moth with pale, semi-translucent forewings featuring darker veins and a creamy border. Its pale thorax has distinct black spots, and the abdomen is bright red with black dorsal spots.
