Bendisodes aeolia
Common NameBendisodes aeolia
Scientific NameBendisodes aeolia
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, cream
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Brazil)
Host PlantsUnknown or poorly documented, likely woody plants
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical range
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, adult. Larvae likely feed on the leaves of host plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its cryptic brown and tan coloration, the specific pattern of the pale, wavy subterminal line on the forewing, and the overall shape typical of Bendisodes moths.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and tan forewings, featuring a distinct pale, wavy subterminal line and a darker median band.
