None widely recognized
Common NameNone widely recognized
Scientific NameNeopreptos marathusa
FamilyMimallonidae
SubfamilyMimalloninae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, cloud forests
Geographic RangeCentral and South America
Host PlantsUndetermined, likely broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesCaterpillars of the Mimallonidae family are known to construct a protective silk and leaf case (sack) in which they live and pupate.
Identification TipsThe caterpillar is easily identified by its striking pattern of dense white hair interspersed with prominent, shaggy orange-brown tufts along its dorsal side. The adult moth is brownish with mottled wings, often found in tropical forests.
Description
This image shows the distinctive caterpillar of *Neopreptos marathusa*, which is covered in dense, shaggy white and orange-brown hair arranged in prominent dorsal tufts. The adult moth is typically brownish or reddish-brown with mottled wings.
