Cyanopepla jucunda
Common NameCyanopepla jucunda
Scientific NameCyanopepla jucunda
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsblack, red, blue, green
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various herbaceous plants or lichens
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult); larvae are typically hairy, a common trait in Arctiinae.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its black wings with bright red longitudinal stripes and the iridescent blue-green coloration on its head and thorax.
Description
A striking black moth with iridescent blue-green on its head and thorax, featuring two prominent red longitudinal stripes on each forewing.
