Green-banded Wasp Moth
Common NameGreen-banded Wasp Moth
Scientific NameLeucotmemis nexa
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Primary Colorsblack, green, white, blue
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico to Brazil)
Host PlantsUndetermined
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically hairy and feed on various broadleaf plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its opaque black wings with specific white and iridescent blue spotting, combined with a bright green banded abdomen and iridescent blue head/legs. It mimics wasps.
Description
A medium-sized moth with opaque black wings featuring prominent white spots and smaller iridescent blue spots. Its abdomen is black with striking bright green transverse bands, and the head and legs display iridescent blue markings.
