Red-veined Wasp-mimic Moth
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Common NameRed-veined Wasp-mimic Moth
Scientific NameLepidoneiva erubescens
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsred, blue, black, clear
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, and clearings
Geographic RangeNeotropical region, particularly Bolivia and surrounding areas
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, with multiple broods
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae of the Arctiinae subfamily are often hairy.
Identification TipsKey features include transparent wings with striking red venation, a red head and thorax, and a segmented, iridescent blue abdomen with black spots, contributing to its convincing wasp mimicry.
Description
A slender moth characterized by its largely transparent wings with prominent red veins and margins. It has a red thorax and an iridescent blue abdomen adorned with black spots, mimicking a wasp.
