Aurota Rothschildia Moth
Common NameAurota Rothschildia Moth
Scientific NameRothschildia aurota
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilySaturniinae
Wingspan (mm)120
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, maroon, pink, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico south to Brazil)
Host PlantsGuettarda, Annona, Sideroxylon, various broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round (nocturnal)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically green with spines, pupating in a silken cocoon. Adults are short-lived and do not feed.
Identification TipsKey features include its large size, rich reddish-brown and pink coloration, and the prominent white triangular or crescent markings on all four wings, which are characteristic of the Rothschildia genus.
Description
A large, robust moth with broad, triangular wings that are predominantly reddish-brown to maroon, featuring wide pinkish-purple margins and distinctive white, triangular or crescent-shaped markings on all four wings.
