No common name found
Common NameNo common name found
Scientific NameEudocima serpentifera
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyCalpinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, orange, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeMexico, Central America, parts of South America
Host PlantsTiliacora, Cocculus, Erythrina
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically stout and feed on specific host plants, often vines. Adults are nocturnal and known as 'fruit-piercing moths,' feeding on the juices of ripe fruits.
Identification TipsKey features include the cryptic, leaf-like forewings and the contrasting bright orange hindwings with a distinct wavy black submarginal band. Its large size is also characteristic.
Description
A large moth with mottled brown and grey forewings that provide excellent camouflage against dead leaves. Its hindwings, partially visible, are a vibrant orange with a prominent wavy black band.
