Cosmosoma centralis
Common NameCosmosoma centralis
Scientific NameCosmosoma centralis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorstransparent, dark brown, orange, iridescent blue
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, clearings, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (e.g., Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil)
Host PlantsApocynaceae, Asteraceae, Fabaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically hairy and feed on various plants before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its transparent wings with dark brown margins and veins, a bright orange-reddish body with metallic blue-green spots, and its overall resemblance to a wasp.
Description
A small, day-flying moth with mostly transparent wings, dark brown borders and veins, and a vibrant orange-reddish body adorned with iridescent blue-green metallic spots, mimicking a wasp.
