Liberia Eyed Silkmoth
Common NameLiberia Eyed Silkmoth
Scientific NameAutomeris liberia
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilyHemileucinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsbeige, brown, orange, black, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeCentral America to northern South America (e.g., Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil)
Host PlantsQuercus, Salix, Acacia, Cassia, Erythrina
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically spiny and feed on various broadleaf trees, pupating in a loose cocoon in leaf litter or underground.
Identification TipsIdentified by its cryptic forewings and the prominent, large black eyespots with white centers on its bright orange hindwings, which are displayed when disturbed.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptic beige-brown forewings featuring a small discal spot, and striking orange hindwings each bearing a large black eyespot with a white center and intricate black markings. The body is dark brown/black with an orange thorax.
