Eucereon costulata
Common NameEucereon costulata
Scientific NameEucereon costulata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, yellow, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host PlantsNot specifically documented; likely polyphagous on various herbaceous plants or trees
Flight PeriodLikely year-round in tropical parts of its range; specific periods vary by location
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike other Arctiinae, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs hatch into hairy caterpillars (larvae), which then pupate before emerging as adult moths. Specific details for this species are not well-documented.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive pattern of yellow-orange longitudinal stripes on dark wings, the matching yellow-orange markings on the head and thorax, and the feathery antennae, especially in males.
Description
This is a small moth characterized by its dark grey to black wings adorned with prominent yellow-orange longitudinal stripes. Its head and thorax also display matching yellow-orange markings.
