Euglyphis submarginalis
Scientific NameEuglyphis submarginalis
FamilyLasiocampidae
SubfamilyLasiocampinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, reddish-brown, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia)
Host PlantsUndocumented, likely various broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, or multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically hairy, often gregarious, and pupate in a silken cocoon. Adults are nocturnal.
Identification TipsKey features include the extremely hairy body, the cryptic brown and tan mottled wing pattern with wavy lines, and the distinct reddish-brown dorsal stripe on the body.
Description
A robust, very hairy moth with cryptic mottled brown and tan forewings, featuring darker wavy lines and a prominent reddish-brown dorsal stripe on the thorax and abdomen.
