Bella Cyanopepla Moth
Common NameBella Cyanopepla Moth
Scientific NameCyanopepla bella
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsblack, red, blue, green
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host PlantsUnknown or not well documented
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically hairy, feeding on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive black and red-orange striped wings, the iridescent blue-green head and thorax, and its relatively small size. Found in tropical Central and South America.
Description
This moth has striking black wings adorned with a prominent, broad red-orange band across both forewings and hindwings. Its head and thorax exhibit a brilliant iridescent metallic blue-green coloration.
