Moth (likely a Owlet Moth or similar)

Natural Habitat

Widely varied, depending on species. Typically found in gardens, fields, forests, and sometimes indoors, especially near lights at night.

Diet & Feeding

Adult moths often feed on nectar from flowers, rotting fruit, or tree sap. Larvae (caterpillars) are typically herbivorous, feeding on leaves, stems, or roots of various plants.

Behavior Patterns

Mostly nocturnal, attracted to light. Adults lay eggs on host plants, which then hatch into caterpillars. Caterpillars go through several instars before pupating, often underground or in a cocoon. The pupa then develops into an adult moth.

Risks & Benefits

Generally harmless to humans. Some species can be agricultural pests (e.g., armyworms, cutworms) whose caterpillars damage crops. Conversely, adult moths act as pollinators, and both adults and larvae are a food source for birds, bats, and other animals, contributing to the food chain.

Identified on: 10/12/2025