Perola villosipes
Common NamePerola villosipes
Scientific NamePerola villosipes
FamilyLasiocampidae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, brown, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (Neotropical region), including Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees and shrubs (e.g., Quercus spp.)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, with peaks depending on local rainy/dry seasons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically hairy caterpillars that feed on foliage, pupating in a cocoon before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its robust, very hairy body, bipectinate (feathery) antennae, and the warm orange-brown forewings with characteristic wavy dark lines.
Description
A robust, medium-sized moth with a very hairy, reddish-brown body and feathery antennae. Its forewings are a warm orange to reddish-brown, marked with distinct darker, wavy transverse lines.
