Lepidoneiva erubescens
Common NameLepidoneiva erubescens
Scientific NameLepidoneiva erubescens
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorstransparent, black, orange, iridescent blue
HabitatTropical forests, rainforests
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador)
Host PlantsNot specifically documented, likely polyphagous or lichenivorous
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats, possibly seasonal peaks
Lifecycle NotesLike most Arctiinae, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically hairy, feeding on various plants or lichens, and pupate in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its transparent wings with black veins and red-orange borders, combined with a bright orange head/thorax and a black abdomen with an orange dorsal stripe and iridescent blue spots.
Description
A small, striking moth with mostly transparent wings featuring prominent black venation and red-orange marginal bands. Its head and thorax are bright orange, and the black abdomen has a distinct orange dorsal stripe adorned with iridescent blue spots.
