None found
Common NameNone found
Scientific NameTricentrogyna violescens
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorspurplish-pink, yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar, often an inchworm), pupa, and adult. Larvae typically feed on various plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the unique combination of its purplish-pink wing coloration contrasted with prominent bright yellow outer wing borders.
Description
A small moth characterized by its purplish-pink wings, which feature a striking bright yellow border along the outer margins of both forewings and hindwings.
