No common name known
Common NameNo common name known
Scientific NameEulepidotis rectimargo
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyEulepidotinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, brown, tan
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral America, including Mexico
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically camouflaged.
Identification TipsThe unique triangular resting posture, combined with the striking white and dark brown striped pattern on the forewings, makes this species quite distinctive.
Description
A small moth with a distinctive triangular resting posture, featuring broad white bands bordered by dark brown stripes on the forewings, and a brown/tan outer margin. The head and thorax are predominantly white.
