Oriental Leafworm Moth ♂
Spodoptera litura
10.7309, 122.541
Field Notes
Description:
The hindwing is mostly white, and the forewing consists of browns, and whites and is highly patterned. Judging through Wikipedia photos, this specimen is most likely male.
Habitat:
I found this inside the house, drawn in by the lights. I will occasionally spot them inside. It is most common in South Asia.
Notes:
I learnt through Wikipedia that these guys are actually pests. I used a tupperware to capture the moth and then take a few photos. While I was trying to identify its species, I initially thought it was Spodoptera ornithogalli but realized that its distribution range is mostly in the Americas, then I was able to identify its Asian counterpart which is this species.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2022
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