Opigena Hemeroblemma
Common NameOpigena Hemeroblemma
Scientific NameHemeroblemma opigena
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, white, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral and South America
Host PlantsNot well-documented, possibly various trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the complex forewing pattern, including a broad, irregular white median band and a dark reniform spot, set against mottled brown and orange.
Description
A medium-large moth with mottled brown and orange forewings, featuring a prominent white median band and darker markings. The hindwings are a plainer brown.
