Bertholdia albipuncta
Common NameBertholdia albipuncta
Scientific NameBertholdia albipuncta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, translucent, purplish-blue
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf plants, possibly Asteraceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, hairy larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult moth. Larvae are typically polyphagous.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark forewings with two bright white spots, the iridescent purplish sheen on the thorax and base of forewings, and the largely translucent hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark purplish-brown forewings featuring two prominent white discal spots and a lighter, somewhat translucent patch near the tornus; hindwings are largely translucent with dark veins and a dark border.
