Blue-lined Eulepidotis
Common NameBlue-lined Eulepidotis
Scientific NameEulepidotis caeruleilinea
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyEulepidotinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, blue, silver
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSouthern United States (Florida, Texas, Arizona), Mexico, Central America, and South America
Host PlantsInga spp.
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical regions, spring to fall in temperate zones
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically cryptic and feed on host plant leaves.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the rich brown coloration, the distinct orange and metallic blue-silver transverse lines on the forewings, and its bright green eyes, which are visible even in photographs.
Description
A medium-sized moth with brown forewings featuring prominent orange and iridescent blue-silver transverse lines. Its head and thorax are also brown, and it possesses distinctive bright green eyes.
