Kermesina Dart Moth
Common NameKermesina Dart Moth
Scientific NameXestia kermesina
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorspale brown, pinkish-brown, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, mountainous regions
Geographic RangeEast Asia (Japan, Korea, China, Russian Far East)
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants, grasses
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are polyphagous, feeding on various low-growing plants, and typically overwinter as larvae or pupae.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its relatively plain, pale pinkish-brown forewings with subtle dark speckling and lack of prominent markings, though precise identification often requires genitalic examination.
Description
A medium-sized moth with pale, sandy-pinkish forewings sparsely dusted with dark scales, giving a speckled appearance, and paler hindwings.
