| Epia muscosa (Butler, 1878) |
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Scientific name: Epia muscosa (Butler, 1878) Common name: French name: Order: Lepidoptera Suborder: Heterocera Family: Apatelodidae Subfamily: Epiinae Wingspan: About 36 mm. Biotope: Geographic area: Central America and north of South America, from Guatemala to the Amazonian Basin. Flight time: All year round. Number of generations : Caterpillar: Caterpillars of the Apatelodidae family are usually very hairy and feed on a large variety of broadleaf plants, including trees. Host plant: |
Epia muscosa holds its wings rather far from the body when landed. It has a strong body and bipectinate antennae. The fore wings are triangular. The hind wings have a more rounded marginal edge but they are usually hidden under the fore wings in resting position. The fore wings are reddish brown. There is a broad yellowish green marginal border with a reddish brown area next to the anal angle. This marginal band is delimited by a thin dark line. The costal edge is marked with a triangular yellowish green patch. The hind wings are brown with a yellow patch at the anal angle and sometimes some submarginal yellow spots. Epia muscosa is active during the night. |
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I have shot this picture at Roura, at Camps Patawa, during a light trap night session. A true macro flash would have permitted to avoid the dark shadows which badly affect this picture. |
André Bon November 2014