Empyreuma pugione explained

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.^[1]

The wingspan is 43–48 mm. They fly during the day.^[2]

The larvae feed on Nerium oleander. They are light orange and hairy.

Notes and References

1. Web site: 930448.00 – 8272 – Empyreuma pugione – Spotted Oleander Caterpillar Moth – (Linnaeus, 1767) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . July 13, 2018.
2. http://entomology.ifas.ufl.edu/creatures/orn/spotted_oleander_caterpillar.htm Factsheet at Florida Featured Creatures