Dorsal Brunia Moth
Common NameDorsal Brunia Moth
Scientific NameBrunia dorsalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, black, grey
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host PlantsLikely polyphagous on various low-growing plants, lichens, or mosses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical parts of its range, with potential seasonal peaks
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically hairy, feeding on various plants before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsThe most distinctive feature is the bold pattern of bright orange-yellow borders surrounding a wide, dark central stripe on the forewings. The dark head and thorax are also characteristic.
Description
This moth features prominent orange-yellow forewing margins that sharply contrast with a broad, dark grey to black central stripe running down the length of the wings. Its head and thorax are also dark, matching the central stripe.
