Orange-Banded Moth (Scoliopteryx libatrix) - Identification & Ecology #182450 (License: Personal Use)

This illustration depicts Scoliopteryx libatrix, commonly known as the Orange-Banded Moth or Herald, a noctuid species native to Europe and parts of Asia. Its forewings feature large, vivid orange bands bordered by dark brown, while hindwings are more uniformly brown with subtle patterning; the antennae are bipectinate, typical of male moths in this family. The species is often found near deciduous woodlands where its larvae feed on willow and poplar.

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