Unknown common name
Common NameUnknown common name
Scientific NameExsula dentatrix
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsblack, white, orange
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral and South America
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf plants
Flight PeriodDay-flying, multiple broods year-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically hairy and aposematic, feeding on various broadleaf plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bold black, white, and orange-red wing pattern, and its day-flying behavior in tropical environments.
Description
A medium-sized moth with black wings, prominent white patches on the forewings and hindwings, and striking orange-red patches on the hindwings. The body is black with some white markings.
