Poecilosoma eone
Common NamePoecilosoma eone
Scientific NamePoecilosoma eone
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterntransparent
Primary Colorsblack, red, blue, white, iridescent green
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSouth America
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Lifecycle NotesLike many Arctiinae, it undergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically hairy caterpillars, pupating in a cocoon before emerging as the adult moth.
Identification TipsKey features include the transparent wings with black margins, the iridescent blue-green thorax, and the uniquely patterned abdomen with red, blue, and white spots, all contributing to its wasp mimicry.
Description
This moth features largely transparent wings with distinct black borders and veins. Its body is strikingly colored with an iridescent blue-green head and thorax, a bright red anterior abdomen, and a posterior abdomen that is blue with prominent white or yellowish spots.
