No widely recognized common name
Common NameNo widely recognized common name
Scientific NameFeigeria buteo
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark purple, blue
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various broadleaf trees or shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with peaks during wet seasons
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. The larval stage likely feeds on foliage.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its intricate wavy brown and purplish-brown banding across both forewings and hindwings, the subtle bluish sheen on the forewings, and its robust body typical of Erebidae moths.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its broad, cryptically patterned wings in shades of brown, tan, and dark purplish-brown, featuring intricate wavy lines, bands, and subtle bluish iridescence on the forewings.
