Exotic Owlet Moth
Common NameExotic Owlet Moth
Scientific NameCallopistria exotica
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyEuteliinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, white, purplish-grey
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeAfrica, Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands
Host PlantsAdiantum spp. (Maidenhair Fern), Pteris spp. (Brake Fern)
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically green or brownish and feed on ferns, pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive broad, brown forewings with intricate white and purplish-grey wavy patterns, especially the prominent white W-mark near the outer margin. Often found near fern growth.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, intricately patterned forewings that are predominantly brown, marked with complex white and purplish-grey wavy lines and patches, including a distinct white W-mark near the outer margin.
