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Common NameN/A
Scientific NameMorpheis pyracmon
FamilyCossidae
SubfamilyCossinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Primary Colorscream, dark brown, black, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSouth America (Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador)
Host Plantsvarious trees and shrubs (larvae are wood-borers)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, possibly multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are wood-borers, developing inside the trunks or branches of host trees for an extended period, often several years, before pupating.
Identification TipsLook for its large size, robust body, and the distinctive cryptic pattern on the forewings, characterized by creamy white and dark brown reticulations, along with the prominent white stripe on its reddish-brown thorax.
Description
A large, robust moth with a hairy, reddish-brown head and a prominent white central stripe on the thorax. Its forewings display a complex cryptic pattern of creamy white and dark brown reticulated markings, providing excellent camouflage.
