Dirphia avia
Common NameDirphia avia
Scientific NameDirphia avia
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilyHemileucinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsdark brown, reddish-brown, purplish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host PlantsQuercus, Eucalyptus, various broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically spiny or hairy and feed on host plant foliage before pupating.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive contrasting dark and reddish-brown wing pattern, robust hairy body, and prominent bipectinate antennae.
Description
This is a robust moth with broad, somewhat triangular forewings. The wings display a striking pattern of dark brown or blackish areas at the base and outer margins, contrasting with a large, irregular central patch of reddish-brown or purplish-brown.
