Asturodes fimbriauralis
Common NameAsturodes fimbriauralis
Scientific NameAsturodes fimbriauralis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, yellow, black, blue
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America, Caribbean
Host Plantsnot well documented
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike all moths, Asturodes fimbriauralis undergoes complete metamorphosis, progressing through egg, larval (caterpillar), pupal, and adult stages.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the striking orange-yellow ground color contrasted with the complex, dark blue-black markings on the forewings, particularly the wavy and irregular patterns.
Description
This small moth has bright orange-yellow wings adorned with prominent, intricate dark blue-black patterns on the forewings and scattered dark spots on the hindwings. Its body is yellowish with dark banding.
