Oreta loochooana
Common NameOreta loochooana
Scientific NameOreta loochooana
FamilyDrepanidae
SubfamilyDrepaninae
Wingspan (mm)32
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, yellowish-orange, black
HabitatSubtropical forests and woodlands
Geographic RangeRyukyu Archipelago (Japan)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodMultiple broods from spring to autumn
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae typically feed on the leaves of host trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive bicolored forewings with a reddish-brown leading edge and yellowish-orange trailing edge, often with a slightly hooked apex and small dark discal spots.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by forewings that are reddish-brown along the costal and outer margins, transitioning to a yellowish-orange on the inner margin, with yellowish-orange hindwings.
