Four-spotted Rothschildia
Common NameFour-spotted Rothschildia
Scientific NameRothschildia erycina
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilySaturniinae
Wingspan (mm)115
Primary Colorsmaroon, dark brown, white, yellow, gold
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico south to Brazil and Peru)
Host PlantsLigustrum, Citharexylum, Schinus, Ficus, Annona, Guazuma
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multivoltine), nocturnal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green with spines or tubercles, feeding on various broadleaf trees. They pupate in a silken cocoon, often attached to a branch or leaf, before emerging as the adult moth.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, the rich maroon-brown coloration, and the distinctive silvery-white triangular discal spots on all four wings, bordered by yellow and black lines. The scalloped wing margins are also characteristic.
Description
A large, striking moth with rich maroon and dark brown wings, featuring prominent silvery-white triangular spots on each wing and intricate golden-yellow and black wavy patterns along the margins.
