Regal Chrysocale Moth
Common NameRegal Chrysocale Moth
Scientific NameChrysocale regalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsblack, yellow, pink, blue, white
HabitatHumid montane forests, cloud forests, tropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSouth America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various herbaceous plants or lichens
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats, with peaks during rainy seasons
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae of Arctiinae are often hairy.
Identification TipsKey features include the striking iridescent multi-colored wings (yellow, pink, blue-green) with white spots, the hairy black body, and the exceptionally long, curved proboscis.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a robust, hairy black body and antennae. Its forewings display brilliant iridescent bands of metallic yellow, magenta, and blue-green, punctuated by several distinct white spots, and it has a remarkably long proboscis.
