Saurita cassandra
Common NameSaurita cassandra
Scientific NameSaurita cassandra
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsblack, dark brown, iridescent blue-green, red, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larval stages for Saurita species are generally not well-documented.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark wings, black body with iridescent blue-green on the head/thorax, and prominent red markings on legs and antennae bases, which have white tips.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark, opaque wings and a black body. The head and thorax display iridescent blue-green markings, complemented by bright red accents on the legs and the base of the antennae.
