None found
Common NameNone found
Scientific NameCecile pandarioides
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilyCeratocampinae
Wingspan (mm)110
Primary Colorstan, brown, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (e.g., Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil)
Host PlantsJuglans (walnut), Liquidambar (sweetgum)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with peaks during warmer/wet seasons
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically large, often spiny or horned, feeding on various host trees before pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, robust build, and the characteristic tan-brown coloration with prominent dark spots on the forewings and dark venation. This species is often considered a synonym of Citheronia pandarioides.
Description
A large, robust moth with tan to light brown wings, featuring prominent dark brown to black spots on the forewings and a dark band across the thorax. Its stout body is covered in matching tan-brown hairs, and the wings display distinct dark venation.
