Automeris dagmarae
Common NameAutomeris dagmarae
Scientific NameAutomeris dagmarae
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilyHemileucinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorsbrown, black, red, cream
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeCentral America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua)
Host PlantsQuercus, Acacia, various broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically spiny and feed on various broadleaf trees and shrubs before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the large, striking black hindwing eyespots with white/blue pupils, surrounded by cream/yellow and a distinct red band, contrasting with its camouflaged brown forewings.
Description
This large moth features cryptic mottled brown forewings that conceal vibrant hindwings, each bearing a prominent black eyespot ringed in cream and a broad red band. Its body is reddish-brown.
