Ilima Moth
Common NameIlima Moth
Scientific NameHeliothis ilima
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHeliothinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grayish-brown, tan
HabitatDry coastal lowlands, disturbed areas, and dry forests
Geographic RangeHawaiian Islands (endemic)
Host PlantsSida fallax, Sida cordifolia, Waltheria indica
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous on various malvaceous plants, including Ilima, and pupation typically occurs in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, overall cryptic brown coloration, and presence in the Hawaiian Islands, particularly near its Ilima host plants.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled brown and grayish-brown forewings, featuring indistinct darker transverse lines and speckles.
