Micrathetis dasarada
Common NameMicrathetis dasarada
Scientific NameMicrathetis dasarada
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyAcontiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorstan, cream, brown, purple
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America, potentially southern United States
Host Plantsundocumented
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with eggs hatching into larvae (caterpillars) that feed on host plants, followed by a pupal stage before emerging as an adult moth.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the small size, the overall light tan coloration, and the distinctive broad, dark diagonal band across the forewings, often with reddish eyes.
Description
A small moth characterized by its light tan to cream forewings, prominently marked with a broad, dark purplish-brown diagonal band extending from the costa to the tornus.
