Pterodecta


Pterodecta is a genus of moths of the family Callidulidae. This genus is often confused with another genus in the order Lepidoptera, named Callidula. This genus' name in Chinese is 锚纹蛾属,

Behaviour

These insects live in high-altitude mountainous areas and fly throughout the day. They are most often seen in July, October, and May in that order.

Appearance

These insects have yellow/orange wings, with some specific species also having black.

Distribution

Pterodecta is most commonly found throughout India, China, Japan, and Taiwan.

Species