No common name found
Common NameNo common name found
Scientific NameXanthyda xanthosticta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsblack, transparent, iridescent green, iridescent pink, iridescent blue
HabitatTropical forests, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSouth America
Host PlantsUndocumented, likely polyphagous or specific to tropical flora
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, with multiple broods
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larval host plants are not well-documented.
Identification TipsKey features include the transparent wings with dark venation and margins, the slender dark body with iridescent spots, and its likely wasp-mimicry.
Description
This moth features largely transparent wings with prominent black veins and dark margins. Its slender, dark body is adorned with vibrant iridescent green, pink, and blue spots.
