Turuptiana obliqua
Common NameTuruptiana obliqua
Scientific NameTuruptiana obliqua
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host PlantsVarious herbaceous plants, Broadleaf trees
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, hairy caterpillar larva, pupa (often in a cocoon), and adult moth.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bold black and white striped pattern, particularly the broad white central stripe on the forewings and the white head/collar contrasting with the dark body.
Description
A medium-sized moth with striking black and white patterns. Its forewings feature a broad white central stripe and white patches, all outlined by dark brown or black, with a dark, hairy body and filiform antennae.
