Pseudodirphia menander
Common NamePseudodirphia menander
Scientific NamePseudodirphia menander
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilyHemileucinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsred, black, orange, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in some parts of its range, with peak activity during warmer, wetter months
Lifecycle NotesLike other Saturniidae, it undergoes complete metamorphosis, starting as an egg, developing into a spiny caterpillar, pupating in a cocoon (often underground or in leaf litter), and emerging as an adult moth.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the combination of deep reddish-pink forewings with a bold white band, dark hindwings, and a vibrant orange-yellow furry thorax and striped abdomen.
Description
A striking moth with deep reddish-pink forewings featuring a prominent white transverse band, and dark gray hindwings. The thorax is densely covered in bright orange-yellow fur, and the abdomen is striped black and orange-yellow.
