Othorene hodeva
Scientific NameOthorene hodeva
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilyCeratocampinae
Wingspan (mm)85
Primary Colorsorange-brown, pinkish-purple, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeCentral and South America
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically spiny or horned, feeding on broadleaf trees. Pupation often occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its robust, furry orange-brown body and wings, featuring prominent pinkish-purple areas on the forewings and hindwings, and a small white discal spot on each forewing.
Description
A robust, medium-to-large moth with a furry orange-brown body. Its forewings are orange-brown with a small white discal spot and broad pinkish-purple areas along the termen, while the hindwings are largely pinkish-purple.
