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Common NameN/A
Scientific NameHeterogramma circumflexalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, tan
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (Neotropical)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various broadleaf plants or detritus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are likely detritivores or feed on specific plant matter, though specific host plants are not well-documented.
Identification TipsKey features include its cryptic brown and grey coloration with wavy transverse lines on the forewings, and the distinctive long, forward-projecting labial palps that form a 'snout'.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring distinct wavy, darker brown transverse lines. It possesses prominent, forward-projecting labial palps, giving it a 'snout' appearance.
