Bertholdia specularis
Common NameBertholdia specularis
Scientific NameBertholdia specularis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Primary Colorsgrey, reddish-pink, yellow, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico to Brazil)
Host PlantsSolanum, Mikania, various broadleaf plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, peak during warmer months
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically hairy and polyphagous, feeding on a variety of broadleaf plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive speckled, somewhat translucent forewings with reddish-pink and yellowish borders, and two prominent yellow spots on the thorax.
Description
A medium-sized moth with speckled greyish-brown forewings featuring a large, somewhat translucent greenish-grey patch, bordered by reddish-pink and a yellowish costal margin, with two yellow spots on the thorax.
