Hyalurga fenestra
Common NameHyalurga fenestra
Scientific NameHyalurga fenestra
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patterntransparent
Primary Colorsorange, black, white, transparent
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, humid lowlands
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae typically being hairy caterpillars that feed on various plants before pupating into an adult moth.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique transparent wings with prominent orange and black outlines, and a clearly striped black and white abdomen.
Description
This moth exhibits striking transparent wings with bold orange and black margins and venation, complemented by a black and white striped body.
