Mossy Epia Moth
Common NameMossy Epia Moth
Scientific NameEpia muscosa
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilyHemileucinae
Wingspan (mm)65
Primary Colorsolive green, dark brown, orange, yellow
HabitatMontane cloud forests, tropical forests
Geographic RangeMexico to Ecuador (Central and South America)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, primarily during warmer and rainy seasons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically spiny and pupate in a cocoon, often in leaf litter or underground.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive olive-green and dark brown forewings with a small white discal spot, combined with the prominent orange and yellow hindwing patch. Robust, hairy body and feathery antennae are also key features.
Description
A robust moth with olive-green forewing margins and a dark brown central band, featuring a small white discal spot. The hindwings are dark brown with a prominent orange and yellow patch near the body.
