Oriental Eight-spot
Common NameOriental Eight-spot
Scientific NameAmyna octo
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyBagisarinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, disturbed areas, agricultural fields, gardens
Geographic RangePantropical and subtropical regions worldwide (North America, Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Australia)
Host Plantslegumes, cotton, amaranth, purslane
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; multiple broods from spring to fall in temperate zones
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, and larvae are typically green or brown semi-loopers. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often in the soil or on the host plant, with multiple generations per year.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pair of white spots on the forewings against a mottled brown background. The moth's small size and typical noctuid shape are also characteristic.
Description
This is a small, mottled brown moth with two prominent white spots on its forewings, one near the center and another closer to the outer margin. Its overall coloration provides good camouflage.
