Satin Rupela
Common NameSatin Rupela
Scientific NameRupela albinella
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorswhite, silver
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host Plantsvarious trees and shrubs, Erythrina
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Caterpillars feed on the leaves of host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include its pure satiny white coloration, relatively small size, and the characteristic tent-like resting posture of its wings.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth distinguished by its uniformly satiny white or silvery wings, which are held in a tent-like fashion over its body at rest.
