Red Pierrot

Natural Habitat

Gardens, open scrubland, and semi-evergreen forests, primarily in India and Southeast Asia.

Diet & Feeding

Adults feed on floral nectar; larvae (caterpillars) are leaf miners that feed on Kalanchoe plant species.

Behavior Patterns

Characterized by weak, fluttery flight near the ground. They have a unique life cycle where larvae burrow between the layers of host plant leaves for protection.

Risks & Benefits

Benefits the ecosystem as a pollinator. It is generally harmless to humans and not considered a major agricultural pest, though it may damage ornamental Kalanchoe succulents.

Identified on: 4/26/2026