Conglomerate Pantherodes
Common NameConglomerate Pantherodes
Scientific NamePantherodes conglomerata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil)
Host PlantsNot well-documented, likely various broadleaf plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae typically feed on host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the bright yellow ground color with prominent, irregular black spots and bands across both forewings and hindwings, creating a distinctive spotted pattern.
Description
This moth features bright yellow wings heavily marked with irregular, large black spots and bands, particularly on the forewings, giving it a striking, almost leopard-like appearance. Its body is also yellow and black.
