Zugana Moth
Common NameZugana Moth
Scientific NameAutomeris zugana
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilyHemileucinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Wing Patterneyespot
Primary Colorsbrown, red, yellow, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia)
Host PlantsQuercus, Acacia, Mimosa, Salix, Eucalyptus
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically spiny and feed on various broadleaf trees, pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the mottled brown forewings and the vivid red hindwings with large, concentric black and yellow eyespots.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by cryptic mottled brown forewings and vibrant hindwings featuring large, prominent black eyespots ringed with yellow and set against a striking red base.
