Wilemania nitobei
Common NameWilemania nitobei
Scientific NameWilemania nitobei
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)32
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeJapan (Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees, herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically nocturnal feeders.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive pale tan median band on the forewings contrasting with darker brown sections, and the fuzzy brown thorax.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a fuzzy brown body and forewings featuring a broad, pale tan median band bordered by darker brown basal and terminal areas, with small dark spots.
