Cosmosoma

Hübner, 1823

Species Guides

Cosmosoma achemon
Cosmosoma festiva(festivum wasp moth)
Cosmosoma myrodora(Scarlet-bodied Wasp Moth)

Cosmosoma is a of tiger moths ( Arctiinae, Erebidae) established by Jacob Hübner in 1823. The genus comprises Neotropical , including C. auge, which exhibits -mimicking coloration and activity. Larval stages possess urticating setae and feed on specific plants.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cosmosoma: /kɔsmoˈsoʊmə/

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Distribution

Neotropical region; specific distribution data for the as a whole is not well documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic Note

Cosmosoma was historically placed in , which is now treated as Arctiinae within Erebidae following molecular phylogenetic revisions.

Species-Level Information

Detailed biological information available primarily for C. auge; other Cosmosoma lack comparable study. C. auge complete takes approximately 60 days at 25°C under laboratory conditions.