Cosmosoma auge
Common NameCosmosoma auge
Scientific NameCosmosoma auge
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterntransparent
Primary Colorsblack, red, iridescent blue, transparent
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings, gardens
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico to Brazil)
Host PlantsMikania spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; diurnal
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on specific host plants, often *Mikania* species, before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its transparent wings with dark margins and red veins, combined with the vibrant red thorax and iridescent blue-spotted black abdomen, strongly mimicking a wasp.
Description
This is a striking wasp-mimicking moth with largely transparent wings, a bright red thorax, and a black abdomen adorned with iridescent blue-green spots or bands. Its head and antennae are black, and its legs are reddish.
