Euglyphis claudia
Common NameEuglyphis claudia
Scientific NameEuglyphis claudia
FamilyLasiocampidae
SubfamilyLasiocampinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsorange, brown, black, cream
HabitatTropical forests, rainforests
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically hairy, often gregarious, and pupate in silken cocoons attached to host plants or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive mottled forewing pattern with wavy lines and a dark subterminal band, contrasted with the more uniformly orange-brown hindwings, and the very hairy body and feathery antennae.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a very hairy, orange-brown body and antennae. The forewings are mottled with shades of orange-brown, dark brown, and black, featuring wavy lines and a darker subterminal band, while the hindwings are mostly uniform orange-brown.
