Hippodamia Silkmoth (Rhescyntis hippodamia) (Cramer, 1777)

 

Synonyms: Phalaena hippodamia

 

 

Rhescyntis hippodamia occurs from southern Mexico to northern Argentina, and in Trinidad. It inhabits most tropical forests, including secondary growth, from nearly sea level to 1,700 m. A very large silkmoth; the wingspan is 150-220 mm. Adults are light brown (sometimes greenish) with pinkish shading; black dots on the tip of forewing. The larvae feed on the nutmegs (Bicuiba and Virola spp., Myristicaceae); the adults do not feed.

 

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