Mycerina Owlet
Common NameMycerina Owlet
Scientific NameFeigeria mycerina
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, blue, green
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, Peru)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Specific details about its larval and pupal stages are not widely documented.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled brown and dark brown forewings with wavy patterns, prominent reniform and orbicular spots, and the iridescent blue-green bands on the outer wings, which are characteristic of this species.
Description
A large, robust moth with cryptically patterned brown wings, featuring intricate wavy lines, prominent dark spots, and striking iridescent blue-green bands, especially on the outer forewings and hindwings.
