Tiger-striped Eucereon Moth
Common NameTiger-striped Eucereon Moth
Scientific NameEucereon tigrata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterntransparent
Primary Colorsblack, orange, transparent
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest edges
Geographic RangeSouth America (Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador)
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike all moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae typically feed on various plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the transparent wings with dark venation and the striking orange and black banded abdomen. It can be distinguished from similar clearwing moths by this specific abdominal pattern.
Description
A small moth characterized by its mostly transparent wings with prominent black veins and dark margins. Its body is black, and the abdomen features distinct orange and black stripes, giving it a tiger-like appearance.
