Oxyptera laeta
Common NameOxyptera laeta
Scientific NameOxyptera laeta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorswhite, black, yellow, orange
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia)
Host PlantsNot well documented, likely polyphagous on herbaceous plants or lichens
Flight PeriodVaries by region, likely year-round in tropical habitats
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically hairy and feed on various plants or lichens before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique black and white reticulated pattern with yellow/orange highlights, covering both wings and body.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a striking pattern of irregular black patches on a white or cream background, often with yellowish-orange coloration within the black areas on the wings and body.
