Monkey slug facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Monkey slug
Dorsal view
Ventral view
Scientific classification
Synonyms
Phalaena hipparchia Cramer, [1777] Euryda variolaris Herrich-Schäffer, [1854]

The Phobetron hipparchia, also known as the monkey slug, is a type of moth. It belongs to a group of moths called Limacodidae. These moths are found in many parts of the Americas.

You can find the monkey slug moth in countries like Mexico, Panama, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil, and Argentina.

What the Larvae Eat

The young monkey slug moths, which are called larvae, have a special diet. They like to eat the leaves of a tree known as Gliricidia sepium. This tree is sometimes called the "quickstick" or "cocoa shade" tree.

See Also

• In Spanish: Phobetron hipparchia para niños