Hemerophila albertiana
Scientific NameHemerophila albertiana
FamilyChoreutidae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsdark brown, cream, yellow, iridescent blue, orange
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host PlantsUnknown, likely woody plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically leaf miners or webbers on their host plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique dark brown and cream-yellow wavy wing pattern, coupled with the striking iridescent blue and orange eyespot on the forewings.
Description
A small moth with dark brown wings adorned with intricate cream-yellow wavy bands and a prominent iridescent blue and orange eyespot on each forewing.
