Arcaei Periphoba Moth
Common NameArcaei Periphoba Moth
Scientific NamePeriphoba arcaei
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilyHemileucinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, cloud forests
Geographic RangeCentral America to northern South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods in tropical regions)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other Saturniidae, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically spiny and feed on host plant leaves, pupating in a cocoon, often in leaf litter or underground.
Identification TipsKey features include its warm brown coloration, the prominent dark, wavy transverse lines on both sets of wings, and the small, dark discal spot on the forewing. The robust, hairy body is also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, rounded wings, predominantly light to medium brown. It features distinct darker reddish-brown transverse lines across both forewings and hindwings, and a small dark discal spot on each forewing.
