Cyanopepla similis
Scientific NameCyanopepla similis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, orange, iridescent blue
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodDiurnal, year-round in tropical habitats
Flight Styledarting
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically hairy caterpillars, often feeding on various plants or lichens.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its black wings with a broad orange forewing band, iridescent blue-green body, and diurnal flight, often mimicking wasps.
Description
A day-flying moth with black wings featuring a prominent orange band on the forewings, and an iridescent blue-green body.
