Eurylomia cordula
Common NameEurylomia cordula
Scientific NameEurylomia cordula
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsyellow, black, dark blue
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeNeotropical region (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely polyphagous or lichenivorous
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, multiple broods
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae typically being hairy caterpillars that pupate before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsThe striking pattern of yellow-orange forewings with bold black longitudinal stripes and contrasting dark hindwings makes it quite distinctive among small moths in its range.
Description
This small moth features bright yellow-orange forewings adorned with several distinct longitudinal black stripes, contrasting with its dark grey-blue hindwings.
