Hesperus Rothschildia Moth
Common NameHesperus Rothschildia Moth
Scientific NameRothschildia hesperus
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilySaturniinae
Wingspan (mm)120
Primary Colorsorange, brown, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host PlantsAnnona, Citharexylum, Ligustrum, Prunus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, nocturnal
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically green and spiny, feeding on various broadleaf trees. Pupation occurs in a silken cocoon, and adults are short-lived, not feeding.
Identification TipsKey features include its large size, rich reddish-brown ground color, and the distinctive transparent, black-and-white-outlined windows on all four wings. The scalloped wing edges are also characteristic.
Description
A large, reddish-brown moth characterized by prominent, clear, triangular and oval hyaline (transparent) windows on its wings, outlined in black and white, with scalloped wing margins.
