Empedocles Moth
Common NameEmpedocles Moth
Scientific NameMania empedocles
FamilySematuridae
SubfamilySematurinae
Wingspan (mm)85
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host PlantsUnknown or poorly documented, likely various broadleaf trees
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are caterpillars that feed on host plants, pupating before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, robust body, and the distinctive brown and orange-brown cryptic wing patterns. Key features include the angular hindwings with tails and the prominent black and white eyespots near the hindwing tails.
Description
A large, robust moth with broad, angular wings, predominantly brown and orange-brown, featuring intricate cryptic patterns and prominent eyespots on the hindwings, which also have distinct tails.
