Cinnamon Ormiscodes
Common NameCinnamon Ormiscodes
Scientific NameOrmiscodes cinnamomea
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilyHemileucinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-orange, white
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Chile, Argentina)
Host PlantsNothofagus species, various broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodNovember to March (Southern Hemisphere)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are often spiny and feed on trees, pupating in a cocoon. Adults are nocturnal and do not feed.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive reddish-orange furry thorax, brown forewings with a bold white diagonal band, and small white spots. Males typically have feathery antennae.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by a very hairy, reddish-orange thorax and brown forewings featuring a prominent white diagonal band and small white discal spots.
