Ommatophora luminosa
Scientific NameOmmatophora luminosa
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsbrown, purple, black, blue
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSouth America (Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Specific larval stages and host plant associations are not well-documented.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its purplish-brown forewings with a large, dark, blue-centered eyespot and the wavy outer margin of the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, purplish-brown forewings featuring a prominent, dark eyespot with blue and black markings. The outer margin of the forewings has a distinctive wavy pattern.
