Paracles fusca
Common NameParacles fusca
Scientific NameParacles fusca
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, orange
HabitatForests, grasslands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSouth America (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay)
Host Plantsherbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, generally warmer months
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar, often hairy), pupa, and adult. Larvae typically feed on herbaceous plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall dull brown coloration of the forewings, the stout and hairy body, and the distinctive orange or yellowish collar on the thorax.
Description
A medium-sized, stout-bodied moth with dull brown to greyish-brown forewings, often featuring subtle darker speckling and a faint postmedial line or spot. It has a prominent orange or yellowish collar behind its head.
