Heterorta plutonis
Common NameHeterorta plutonis
Scientific NameHeterorta plutonis
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyXyleninae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, purplish-pink, yellowish-brown
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEast Asia (Japan, Korea, China)
Host Plantsdeciduous trees, shrubs
Flight PeriodLate summer to autumn
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on deciduous trees and shrubs before pupating.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive combination of reddish-brown and purplish-pink coloration on the forewings, along with its mottled pattern, to distinguish it from similar species.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings displaying a complex, mottled pattern of reddish-brown and purplish-pink scales, often accented with yellowish-brown markings.
