Phaio acquiguttata
Common NamePhaio acquiguttata
Scientific NamePhaio acquiguttata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, yellow, black, blue, green
HabitatTropical forests, disturbed areas, gardens
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically hairy and feed on various herbaceous plants before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark, spotted wings, brightly banded yellow and black abdomen, and iridescent blue-green head and thorax, often mimicking wasps.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark brown wings adorned with pale blue-white spots, a black and yellow banded abdomen, and iridescent blue-green markings on the head and thorax.
