Diaphania eumeusalis
Common NameDiaphania eumeusalis
Scientific NameDiaphania eumeusalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorstransparent, dark brown, yellow, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, disturbed areas, agricultural lands
Geographic RangeNeotropical region (e.g., Central and South America, including Brazil, Costa Rica, Panama, Mexico)
Host PlantsCucurbita species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, or during warmer months in areas with distinct seasons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae feeding on host plants, primarily in the Cucurbitaceae family. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, and adults emerge to mate and lay eggs.
Identification TipsLook for the combination of hyaline (transparent) wings with broad dark borders, a yellowish basal patch and a single black spot on the forewing, and a distinctly banded abdomen with a prominent anal tuft.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its largely transparent wings with broad dark brown to black borders. The forewings display a yellowish patch near the base and a distinct black spot, while the abdomen is conspicuously banded with light and dark segments, terminating in a prominent anal tuft.
