Streaked Rictonis
Common NameStreaked Rictonis
Scientific NameRictonis microstigma
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, tan, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, grasslands, gardens, various disturbed habitats
Geographic RangeAsia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Southeast Asia)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in suitable climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically ground-dwelling or feed on low vegetation, pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive streaked and mottled dark forewings combined with the contrasting reddish-brown head and upper thorax.
Description
This is a small to medium-sized moth characterized by its dark brown to blackish forewings adorned with lighter tan or reddish-brown streaks and mottled patterns, complemented by a reddish-brown head and thorax.
