Dysschema leucophaea
Common NameDysschema leucophaea
Scientific NameDysschema leucophaea
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)65
Primary Colorsblack, transparent, red
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host PlantsNot specifically documented for this species; related species feed on various plants, often toxic ones
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with peaks depending on local climate
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically hairy caterpillars that feed on host plants before pupating into an adult moth.
Identification TipsKey features include the semi-transparent forewings, the contrasting black hindwings, and the distinctive red-spotted black abdomen, which serves as an aposematic warning.
Description
This moth features semi-transparent forewings with dark veins and margins, opaque black hindwings, and a black body adorned with a striking band of red spots on the abdomen.
