Caviria regina
Common NameCaviria regina
Scientific NameCaviria regina
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLymantriinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, light-grey, red
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia)
Host PlantsVarious broadleaf trees (inferred)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically hairy, and pupation occurs within a cocoon, often attached to host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include its pure white coloration with subtle wavy markings, prominent bright red eyes, and the strongly bipectinate (feathery) antennae of the male.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth characterized by its fluffy white body and wings, which feature faint, wavy light grey or bluish lines. It possesses striking bright red eyes.
