Automeris jucunda
Common NameAutomeris jucunda
Scientific NameAutomeris jucunda
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilyHemileucinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Wing Patterneyespot
Primary Colorsorange, yellow, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Mexico to Brazil)
Host PlantsQuercus, Salix, Robinia, Acacia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically spiny and often gregarious, feeding on various broadleaf trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in a loose cocoon, often in leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall yellow-orange coloration and the distinct, large black and white eyespots on the hindwings, which are revealed when the moth is disturbed.
Description
A robust moth with yellow-orange forewings featuring subtle darker markings, and striking bright orange hindwings each adorned with a large, prominent black eyespot centered with white and outlined by concentric black rings.
