Molippa nibasa is probably the best known of the more then thirty members out the Molippa genus. They occur from Mexico, throughout Central America, south to Colombia and (maybe) Ecuador. Further south nibasa is replaced by other, very similar species. This one is multibrooded, with in captivity two to even three broods annually. These are medium sized moths. The males have a wingspan between six and eight centimeter. The females are larger and heavier build, with a wingspan ranging from seven to nine and a half centimeter.
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| Molippa nibasa male - Origin: Mexico |
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| Molippa nibasa female - Origin:Mexico |
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| Molippa nibasa female typical resting position |
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| Molippa nibasa male - Origin: Mexico |
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| Molippa nibasa male - Origin: Mexico |