Crinodes bellatrix
Common NameCrinodes bellatrix
Scientific NameCrinodes bellatrix
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, rainforests
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host PlantsVarious broadleaf trees, possibly Inga species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (nocturnal)
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically leaf-feeders on trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its cryptic brown and tan coloration, robust body, and characteristic resting posture with a prominent raised thoracic tuft and angularly folded forewings.
Description
A medium-sized, robust moth with cryptically patterned forewings in shades of brown and tan, featuring a distinctive resting posture with raised scales on the thorax and forewings, giving it an angular appearance.
