Chorsia albiscripta
Common NameChorsia albiscripta
Scientific NameChorsia albiscripta
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEast Asia (e.g., China, Taiwan, Japan)
Host PlantsUnknown; likely feeds on various herbaceous plants or deciduous trees
Flight PeriodJune to August (may vary by region and have multiple broods)
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larval stage involves feeding on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the unique white, net-like pattern on the brown forewings and the prominent white tufts on the head and thorax.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled brown forewings featuring a distinctive, intricate white reticulated or net-like pattern. The head and thorax also display prominent tufts of white scales.
