Moths of the Andes - Symphlebia fulminans

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Symphlebia fulminans

Family - ARCTIIDAE

subfamily - ARCTIINAE

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introduction | habitats | lifecycle | adult behaviour

Symphlebia fulminans, Wayqecha cloudforest, 2900m, Peru

Introduction

There are 56 known species in the genus Symphlebia, all of which are restricted to the neotropical region. They are striking in appearance, all species having a yellow ground colour, marked with small hyaline spots and dark areas edged with red. Most also have a skull-like marking on the thorax.

Habitats

This species occurs in rainforest and cloudforest habitats at elevations between about 500-3000m, on the eastern slopes of the Andes and the upper Amazon basin.

Lifecycle

To be completed.

Adult behaviour

To be completed.

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