Eurata hermione
Common NameEurata hermione
Scientific NameEurata hermione
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsblack, pale green, red, yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (Mexico to Bolivia and Brazil)
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants, Mikania species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically hairy caterpillars, feeding on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark wings with pale greenish-white translucent patches, combined with bright red and yellow markings on the thorax and yellow spots on the black abdomen.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark brown wings featuring prominent pale greenish-white, somewhat translucent patches; its black body has yellow spots on the abdomen and bright red and yellow markings on the thorax and base of the forewings.
