Bloody Phaloe
Common NameBloody Phaloe
Scientific NamePhaloe cruenta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, red, lime green, pale blue
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico to Brazil, Peru, Bolivia)
Host Plantsunknown, likely various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae typically being hairy caterpillars that pupate in a cocoon before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the unique pattern of bright red, lime green, and pale blue-grey patches on a dark brown background of the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its dark brown forewings adorned with striking, irregular patches of bright red, lime green, and pale blue-grey markings.
