Empyreuma pugione
Empyreuma pugione, the spotted oleander caterpillar moth, is a moth of the subfamily Arctiinae. It is found on the West Indies, but has been introduced to the US state of Florida.[2]
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The wingspan is 43–48 mm. The forewings are light chocolate brown with a border fringe of deeper brown. The area between the costal and subcostal veins on the forewing is carmine red. The hindwings are entirely carmine red with a deep brown border fringe. They fly during the day.[3]
The larvae feed on Nerium oleander. They are light orange and hairy.
References
- Savela, Markku. "Empyreuma pugione (Linnaeus, 1767)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- "930448.00 – 8272 – Empyreuma pugione – Spotted Oleander Caterpillar Moth – (Linnaeus, 1767)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- Factsheet at Florida Featured Creatures
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