Marginal Dysschema Moth
Common NameMarginal Dysschema Moth
Scientific NameDysschema marginalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, orange, yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host PlantsSolanum, Rubus, Mikania
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, nocturnal
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically hairy and feed on various plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark wings with distinct translucent whitish-grey bands/patches, prominent yellow spots on the thorax, and a reddish-orange dorsal stripe on the abdomen.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark brown forewings featuring a broad, translucent whitish-grey band across the middle, and similar translucent patches on the hindwings. The body is dark with prominent yellow patches on the thorax and a reddish-orange dorsal stripe on the abdomen.
