No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameEuglyphis braganza
FamilyLasiocampidae
SubfamilyLasiocampinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, white, tan
HabitatTropical forests and woodlands
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, French Guiana)
Host PlantsUnknown specific host plants; Lasiocampidae larvae are generally polyphagous on various deciduous trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodLikely year-round in tropical climates, with peaks depending on local conditions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike other Lasiocampidae, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (often hairy caterpillars), pupa (in a cocoon), and adult moth. Larvae are known to be polyphagous.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive mottled brown and white forewing pattern, the robust and very hairy body, and the prominent bipectinate (comb-like) antennae, especially noticeable in males.
Description
This moth has a robust, hairy body and forewings with a mottled pattern of prominent white patches on a brown background. The hindwings are typically a plainer brown.
