Orange-patched Smoky Moth
Pyromorpha dimidiata
The adult moth is found around vegetation in wooded or shrubby habitats, often resting by day and becoming more active in dim light. It flies in short, fluttering bursts and uses its wings to escape rather than to overpower threats. Adults feed little or sip small amounts of liquid nectar or moisture, while their main energy comes from reserves built during the larval stage. The orange patches provide a conspicuous flash of color when the moth shifts position or opens its wings.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Orange-patched Smoky Moth