Cyanopepla griseldis
Common NameCyanopepla griseldis
Scientific NameCyanopepla griseldis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Primary Colorsred, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Bolivia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various broadleaf plants or lichens
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, depending on local conditions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike other moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae of Arctiinae are often hairy.
Identification TipsThe distinctive bright red and black wing pattern, particularly the large red patch on the forewings, combined with its bipectinate antennae and Neotropical range, are key for identification.
Description
This moth has striking bright red forewings with broad black margins and mostly black hindwings. Its body is black, and it possesses prominent bipectinate antennae.
