Heliothis incarnata
Scientific NameHeliothis incarnata
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHeliothinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsyellowish-olive, pink, reddish-brown
HabitatOpen grasslands, meadows, fields, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host PlantsCirsium, Trifolium, Medicago, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on a variety of herbaceous plants, and pupation typically takes place in the soil. The species is often bivoltine, producing two generations annually.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the unique combination of yellowish-olive forewings with a strong pinkish or reddish-brown tint on the fringe and thorax.
Description
This moth features yellowish-olive forewings with a distinctive reddish-pink fringe and a fuzzy, similarly colored thorax. Faint darker markings, such as orbicular and reniform spots, may be present on the forewings.
