Euglyphis melancholica
Common NameEuglyphis melancholica
Scientific NameEuglyphis melancholica
FamilyLasiocampidae
SubfamilyLasiocampinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsdark brown, grayish-brown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely polyphagous on various trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, hairy larva (caterpillar), pupa (often in a cocoon), and adult moth. Larvae are typically polyphagous.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its robust, very hairy body, bipectinate antennae (especially males), and cryptic mottled dark brown wings with fine white speckling. The overall appearance is typical of a lappet moth.
Description
A robust, medium-sized moth with a very hairy body and head. Its wings are mottled dark brown and grayish-brown, featuring scattered small white speckles that contribute to its cryptic camouflage.
