Smicropus laeta
Common NameSmicropus laeta
Scientific NameSmicropus laeta
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsyellow, black
HabitatTropical rainforests, cloud forests
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various broadleaf trees/shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically cryptic and feed on foliage.
Identification TipsIts unmistakable pattern of bold yellow bands on black wings, combined with its striped body, makes it easily identifiable within its range.
Description
A striking moth with broad, bright yellow bands on a black background across its wings and a similarly striped yellow and black body.
