Uranophora walkeri
Common NameUranophora walkeri
Scientific NameUranophora walkeri
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsorange, black, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Panama)
Host PlantsBroadleaf plants (specifics for *U. walkeri* unknown)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, with multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically hairy, feeding on broadleaf plants before pupating.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its vibrant orange forewings and the distinctive black hindwings with bold white vertical stripes on the outer margin.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth characterized by its bright orange forewings and thorax. The hindwings are black with prominent white vertical stripes along the outer margin.
