Pink-spotted Earias
Common NamePink-spotted Earias
Scientific NameEarias roseifera
FamilyNolidae
SubfamilyChloephorinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorsyellow, pink, green
HabitatAgricultural fields, gardens, disturbed areas, tropical and subtropical regions
Geographic RangeAsia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia), Australia
Host Plantscotton (Gossypium spp.), okra (Abelmoschus esculentus), hibiscus (Hibiscus spp.)
Flight PeriodMultiple generations year-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are caterpillars that feed on the fruits and shoots of host plants, particularly within the Malvaceae family, before pupating into an adult moth.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the striking bicolored forewings, featuring a clear division between the yellow/green basal half and the rose-red/pink outer half. Its small size and typical resting posture with wings folded tent-like are also characteristic.
Description
A small moth characterized by its bright lime-green or yellow forewings, prominently marked with a rose-red or pink patch covering the outer half. The hindwings are typically pale.
