Eudesmia argentinensis
Scientific NameEudesmia argentinensis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsblack, yellow, orange
HabitatForests, woodlands, open areas
Geographic RangeArgentina, South America
Host Plantsunknown
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, active during warmer months
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, adult. Larvae are typically hairy.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its striking black and yellow-orange pattern, specifically the two irregular bands on the forewings and spots on the hindwings, along with the yellow-orange head and collar.
Description
A small moth with a black body and wings, featuring two prominent, irregular yellow-orange transverse bands on the forewings and yellow-orange spots on the hindwings. The head and collar are also yellow-orange.
