Myrina Eucereon Moth
Common NameMyrina Eucereon Moth
Scientific NameEucereon myrina
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsgrey, black, yellow, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (e.g., Panama, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are likely hairy, typical of tiger moths, feeding on various plants before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique grey, black, and yellow-orange spotted pattern across its wings and body, which is characteristic of the species within the Eucereon genus.
Description
A small moth characterized by greyish-white forewings densely covered with irregular black and bright yellow-orange spots, with a similarly patterned body.
