Southern Cyan Tiger Moth
Common NameSouthern Cyan Tiger Moth
Scientific NameChetone histrio
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, blue, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeMexico, Central America, South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf plants, lichens, mosses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar, often hairy), pupa (cocoon), and adult moth.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its distinctive black and iridescent blue-green wing pattern combined with a prominent white head and thorax.
Description
A striking moth with black wings adorned with iridescent blue-green (cyan) spots and bands, contrasting sharply with a white head and thorax.
