No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameNeophisma tropicalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyCalpinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, orange
HabitatTropical forests, humid environments
Geographic RangeCentral America (e.g., Mexico, Costa Rica)
Host PlantsNot specifically documented
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically herbivorous.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinct pale transverse band against the mottled brown background, and the overall triangular resting posture typical of many Erebidae moths.
Description
A medium-sized brown moth characterized by a prominent, slightly irregular, pale whitish-tan transverse band across its forewings and hindwings, often with subtle orange-brown patches.
