No widely recognized common name
Common NameNo widely recognized common name
Scientific NameAntiblemma perva
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, dark-brown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral and South America
Host PlantsLikely broadleaf trees, specific species unknown for A. perva
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, depending on local conditions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, Antiblemma perva undergoes complete metamorphosis, progressing through egg, larval (caterpillar), pupal, and adult stages. Larval host plants are generally broadleaf trees.
Identification TipsLook for the overall mottled brown coloration and the distinctive, though subtle, white markings on the forewings. The resting posture with wings held flat and slightly overlapping is typical for many Erebinae moths.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled brown forewings, featuring a few small, irregular white spots along the costa and subterminal area. The hindwings are typically concolorous brown and often hidden at rest.
