Gerra sevorsa
Common NameGerra sevorsa
Scientific NameGerra sevorsa
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, cream, yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia)
Host PlantsFicus (figs), various broadleaf trees
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae of this subfamily are often hairy.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled brown and reddish-brown forewing pattern with irregular cream and yellow markings, particularly the pale outer margin. The robust body and antennae are typical of the Arctiinae subfamily.
Description
This moth exhibits mottled forewings with a complex pattern of brown and reddish-brown, accented by irregular cream-white and yellowish markings, including a distinct pale band along the outer margin.
