Hamifera Royal Moth
Common NameHamifera Royal Moth
Scientific NameCitheronia hamifera
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilyCeratocampinae
Wingspan (mm)100
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, yellow-orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeMexico to Central and South America (e.g., Brazil, Argentina)
Host PlantsQuercus, Liquidambar, Carya, Juglans
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are large, often spiny, and typically pupate in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, the dark reddish-brown ground color, and the characteristic pattern of pale yellow-orange markings on both forewings and hindwings, as well as the body.
Description
A large moth with dark reddish-brown wings adorned with irregular, pale yellow-orange patches. Its robust body is similarly patterned with bands of dark brown and yellow-orange.
