Eudulophasia invaria
Common NameEudulophasia invaria
Scientific NameEudulophasia invaria
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil)
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants, lichens, mosses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with peaks during rainy seasons
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult); larvae are typically hairy caterpillars, often referred to as 'woolly bears'.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive bright orange coloration across the wings and body, contrasted by a narrow black margin on the forewings.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth characterized by its bright orange wings with a thin black border on the forewings and an orange body.
