Ramphia albizona
Common NameRamphia albizona
Scientific NameRamphia albizona
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, light brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, rainforests
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (including Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host PlantsMikania species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike all moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on specific host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown forewings with striking, wavy white bands. The overall robust body and typical moth antennae also aid identification.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark brown forewings featuring prominent, wavy white transverse bands. The hindwings are a more uniform, mottled light brown.
