Cratoplastis diluta
Common NameCratoplastis diluta
Scientific NameCratoplastis diluta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale yellow, dark brown, black, pink, blue-grey
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeCentral and South America
Host PlantsUndocumented, likely polyphagous on broadleaf plants or lichens
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis with egg, larval (caterpillar), pupal, and adult stages. Larvae are typically hairy, and pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale yellow forewings with dark V-shaped marginal stripes, the robust dark body, and the unique pink and blue-grey markings on the thorax. The antennae are bipectinate (feathery).
Description
This is a medium-sized moth with pale yellow forewings featuring prominent dark brown stripes along the margins, forming a V-shape when at rest. Its robust body is dark, with a pale head and distinctive pink and blue-grey markings on the thorax.
