Brypoctia ramosa
Common NameBrypoctia ramosa
Scientific NameBrypoctia ramosa
FamilyCossidae
SubfamilyCossinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorswhite, grey, dark brown, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with host trees
Geographic RangeSouth America (primarily Brazil)
Host Plantsvarious hardwood trees (wood-borer)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with peaks during warmer months
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are wood-borers, tunneling into the trunks and branches of various hardwood trees. Pupation occurs within the larval tunnels in the wood.
Identification TipsIdentified by its large, robust body and the distinctive, bark-like camouflage pattern on its forewings, which often feature contrasting patches of white and dark markings.
Description
A robust, medium-to-large moth with highly cryptic forewings mottled in shades of white, grey, and dark brown, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark. The hindwings are typically darker and less patterned.
