Phaeochlaena lampra
Common NamePhaeochlaena lampra
Scientific NamePhaeochlaena lampra
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsdark brown, yellow, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, savannas, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely polyphagous or lichenivorous
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis with egg, larval (caterpillar), pupal, and adult stages. Larvae of related species in Arctiinae are often hairy.
Identification TipsKey visual features include the striking contrast of dark brown wings with bright yellow spots, especially the large spot on the forewing, and a distinct yellow-and-black striped body.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a black and yellow striped body. Its forewings are dark brown with prominent bright yellow spots and distinct dark venation, while the hindwings are mostly black with a yellow base.
