Leucochroma corope
Common NameLeucochroma corope
Scientific NameLeucochroma corope
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorscream, yellow-orange, brown, pale green
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Suriname, Brazil, Peru)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various herbaceous plants or vines
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants, pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its specific mottled pattern of cream, yellow-orange, and brown on the forewings, and the pale greenish-grey hindwings. The dark discal spots on the forewings are also characteristic.
Description
A small moth with cream-colored forewings heavily patterned with irregular yellow-orange and brown patches, and distinct dark spots. The hindwings are paler, with a greenish-grey wash and some yellowish markings.
