Trichopolia melanopis
Common NameTrichopolia melanopis
Scientific NameTrichopolia melanopis
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)32
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with herbaceous vegetation
Geographic RangeEast Asia (e.g., China, Japan, Korea)
Host Plantsherbaceous plants, grasses
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on herbaceous plants, pupating in the soil or leaf litter before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled grey-brown forewing coloration, the prominent and dark reniform and orbicular spots, and the wavy transverse lines. Examination of genitalia may be required for definitive species identification within the genus.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptically patterned forewings, predominantly mottled grey and brown, featuring distinct dark reniform and orbicular spots. The hindwings are typically plainer and lighter.
