Ectopatria horologa
Common NameEctopatria horologa
Scientific NameEctopatria horologa
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, white, grey
HabitatDry woodlands, open forests, shrublands
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Australia
Host Plantsunknown, likely various low-growing herbaceous plants or grasses
Flight PeriodSeptember to April
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are likely ground-dwelling and feed on herbaceous plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the complex, mottled pattern of dark and light markings on the forewings, especially the prominent white-outlined reniform spot and other intricate white lines against a dark, cryptic background.
Description
A medium-sized moth with intricately patterned forewings, featuring a mix of dark brown, black, and grey scales, highlighted by distinct white markings, including a prominent reniform spot.
