White-tipped Black
Common NameWhite-tipped Black
Scientific NameEpidesma tipuloidea
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsblack, white, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, clearings, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host PlantsMikania
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark wings with bright white tips, the vibrant orange-red head and thorax, and its slender body.
Description
A slender-bodied moth with dark blue-black wings prominently tipped with white, and a contrasting orange-red head and thorax.
