Heliothis adaucta
Scientific NameHeliothis adaucta
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHeliothinae
Wingspan (mm)31
Primary Colorsyellowish-ochre, light brown, dark brown, black, white
HabitatDry grasslands, steppes, open fields, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeCentral Asia, Eastern Europe, Middle East
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants, legumes, Asteraceae
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are polyphagous, feeding on flowers and seeds of various herbaceous plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the ochreous forewing ground color with specific dark markings and the whitish hindwings featuring a broad dark marginal band and a prominent dark discal spot.
Description
This moth has yellowish-ochre to light brown forewings mottled with darker brown markings, including a distinct reniform spot. Its hindwings are whitish with a broad, dark brown marginal band and a central dark discal spot.
