Symphlebia perflua
Common NameSymphlebia perflua
Scientific NameSymphlebia perflua
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, yellow, dark brown
HabitatTropical forests, rainforests
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Ecuador)
Host Plantsundocumented
Flight PeriodYear-round (in tropical regions)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larval host plants are currently undocumented.
Identification TipsThe striking orange and yellow coloration with extensive dark brown mottling on the forewings, combined with the fuzzy orange body, are key identifiers for this species within its known range.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a fuzzy orange body and forewings that are a vibrant mix of orange and yellow, heavily mottled with irregular dark brown or black spots and patches.
