No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameAutomeris postalbida
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilyHemileucinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange, black, cream
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeMexico to northern South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are spiny and often gregarious, feeding on various broadleaf plants. Pupation occurs in a loose cocoon in leaf litter or underground. Adults are nocturnal.
Identification TipsLook for the combination of dull, mottled brown forewings and bright orange hindwings with prominent, concentric black and cream eyespots. The fuzzy orange and black body is also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its cryptic dark brown forewings and vibrant orange hindwings, each featuring a large, multi-ringed black and cream eyespot. Its body is fuzzy and orange with black markings.
