Pink-washed Chamaeclea Moth
Common NamePink-washed Chamaeclea Moth
Scientific NameChamaeclea basiochrea
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyPlusiinae
Wingspan (mm)27.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsyellow, pink, purple
HabitatArid and semi-arid regions, deserts, scrublands
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States, Mexico
Host PlantsHymenoclea salsola, Ambrosia species
Flight PeriodFebruary to June
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on low-growing plants, particularly in the Asteraceae family, before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the unique combination of yellowish-ochre and irregular pinkish-purple banding on the forewings, especially when at rest.
Description
A small moth characterized by its pale yellowish-ochre forewings adorned with distinctive, irregular pinkish-purple bands and washes.
