Earias chlorodes
Common NameEarias chlorodes
Scientific NameEarias chlorodes
FamilyNolidae
SubfamilyChloephorinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorspale yellow, cream
HabitatAgricultural areas, bushland, gardens
Geographic RangeAustralia
Host PlantsGossypium spp., Hibiscus spp., Sida spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical areas, spring to autumn in temperate regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on host plants, primarily in the Malvaceae family, before pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, uniform pale yellowish-cream coloration, and lack of prominent markings. Often found near its Malvaceae host plants.
Description
A small, slender moth with pale yellowish-cream forewings, appearing largely unpatterned with subtle longitudinal venation. Its body is also a matching pale color.
