Panama Grass Tubeworm Moth
Common NamePanama Grass Tubeworm Moth
Scientific NameAcrolophus panamae
FamilyAcrolophidae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsorange, brown
HabitatGrasslands, open fields, tropical environments
Geographic RangePanama, Central America
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae, known as 'tubeworms,' construct silken tubes in the soil or among grass roots where they feed.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, robust body, rough mottled orange-brown wings held in a distinctive roof-like manner, and shaggy head tufts.
Description
A small, robust moth with rough, mottled orange-brown wings held tightly over its body, giving it a somewhat cylindrical appearance. Its head often features shaggy tufts.
