Hylophilodes tsukusensis
Scientific NameHylophilodes tsukusensis
FamilyNolidae
SubfamilyChloephorinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsgreen, yellow, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and shrublands
Geographic RangeJapan, Korea, China (East Asia)
Host PlantsQuercus, Castanea
Flight PeriodMay to September (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike all moths, Hylophilodes tsukusensis undergoes complete metamorphosis, progressing through egg, larval (caterpillar), and pupal stages before emerging as an adult moth.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the striking combination of bright green forewings and yellow hindwings, the reddish-brown fringe along the forewing margin, and a distinct diagonal line across the forewing.
Description
This moth features vibrant green forewings with a subtle darker diagonal line and a reddish-brown fringe, contrasting sharply with its bright yellow hindwings and body. It possesses a relatively stout body and long, slender antennae.
