Symphlebia ipsea
Common NameSymphlebia ipsea
Scientific NameSymphlebia ipsea
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsyellow, orange, red, purple, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, humid environments
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically hairy, and pupation occurs in a cocoon, characteristic of the Arctiinae subfamily.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the unique combination of bright yellow, orange-red, and purplish-brown markings on the wings, particularly the broad, irregular bands on the forewings. The feathery antennae are also characteristic.
Description
A strikingly colored moth with bright yellow wings featuring prominent orange-red veins and irregular, broad purplish-brown bands, especially on the forewings. Its robust body is also brightly colored with orange and yellow.
