Eucereon sylvius
Common NameEucereon sylvius
Scientific NameEucereon sylvius
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)31.5
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, yellowish-tan
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, including rainforests and cloud forests
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host PlantsNot well documented
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, with peaks depending on local wet/dry seasons
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis, progressing through egg, larval (caterpillar), pupal, and adult stages. Specific details for this species are not widely documented.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique dark wings with a striking yellowish-tan reticulated pattern. Its Neotropical range and the overall appearance help differentiate it from similar species.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth characterized by its dark brown to black wings adorned with a prominent, intricate reticulated pattern of yellowish-tan lines and some lighter spots along the outer margins.
