Stictocompe suffusa
Common NameStictocompe suffusa
Scientific NameStictocompe suffusa
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorslight grey, black, white, yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically hairy, but specific details for this species' larval stage and pupation are not widely documented.
Identification TipsLook for the highly distinctive, complex reticulated pattern on the forewings, resembling a mosaic or map, set against a pale background. The overall grey and black coloration with this intricate network of lines is characteristic.
Description
This moth features a striking, intricate, maze-like pattern of dark lines on a pale grey to whitish background across its forewings, giving it a cryptic appearance. Its head and thorax are also patterned with some yellowish markings.
