White-striped Phlogophora
Common NameWhite-striped Phlogophora
Scientific NamePhlogophora albovittata
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, white, brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, montane regions
Geographic RangeHimalayan region (India, Nepal, Bhutan), parts of Southeast Asia (e.g., China)
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, generally warmer months
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically cryptic and feed on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsThe most distinctive feature is the striking black and white striped forewing pattern, particularly the broad, irregular white median band contrasting sharply with the black basal and terminal areas.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its bold, contrasting forewing pattern of broad black and white bands, often with subtle brownish-golden scaling in the median area.
