None widely accepted
Common NameNone widely accepted
Scientific NameApistosia judas
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsorange, dark blue-green, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeCentral and South America
Host PlantsNot specifically documented, likely polyphagous or lichenivorous
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats, possibly seasonal peaks
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically hairy, and pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the bright orange head and thorax, the dark blue-green wings, and the prominent white fringe on the outer edge of the hindwings.
Description
A small moth characterized by its striking orange head and fuzzy thorax, contrasting with dark blue-green to teal forewings and body. The hindwings feature a distinctive white fringe along the outer margin.
