No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameOthorene purpurascens
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilyCeratocampinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, reddish-brown, pink, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSouth America (Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats, or during warmer/wet seasons
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically large, often spiny caterpillars that feed on host plant foliage. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often underground or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive combination of rusty orange wings with large, contrasting pinkish-purple discal patches, each with a small white spot, and a very furry, robust body.
Description
This is a large, robust moth with a furry reddish-orange body and wings. Its forewings feature prominent, somewhat triangular pinkish-purple patches, each containing a small white discal spot, set against a rusty orange background.
