Horithyatira decorata
Common NameHorithyatira decorata
Scientific NameHorithyatira decorata
FamilyThyatiridae
SubfamilyThyatirinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsolive-green, brown, pink, cream
HabitatForests, woodlands, often at higher elevations
Geographic RangeEast Asia (e.g., China, Himalayas, Taiwan)
Host PlantsRubus species
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar) feeding on host plants, pupa, and adult moth. Larvae typically pupate in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique forewing pattern of mottled olive-green and brown with irregular, contrasting pale pinkish-orange and creamy-white spots.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled olive-green and brown forewings adorned with prominent, irregular pale pinkish-orange and creamy-white spots; hindwings are paler grey-brown.
