Automeris excreta
Common NameAutomeris excreta
Scientific NameAutomeris excreta
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilyHemileucinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patterneyespot
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, yellow, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral America (Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama) and northern South America
Host PlantsQuercus, Acacia, Ficus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are spiny and often gregarious in early instars, feeding on various broadleaf trees before pupating in a loose cocoon in leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the combination of reddish-brown forewings and vibrant yellow hindwings with a large, contrasting black and blue-white eyespot.
Description
A large moth characterized by reddish-brown forewings and bright yellow hindwings, each featuring a prominent black eyespot with a blue-white center.
