Saurita temenus
Common NameSaurita temenus
Scientific NameSaurita temenus
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsblack, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host PlantsUnknown, likely polyphagous
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically hairy and pupate in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall black coloration with semi-hyaline wings and a contrasting bright orange-red thorax. The bipectinate antennae are also a key feature.
Description
A small, slender-bodied moth characterized by its black, somewhat translucent wings and a vibrant orange-red thorax. Its antennae are bipectinate.
