Will they visit?: Heliotrope Moths will frequently visit home gardens
Natural Distribution: Common and widespread throughout the South West and Perth region
Utetheisa pulchelloides – Andrew Allen (CC BY-NC 4.0). Atlas of Living Australia
Utetheisa pulchelloides – Jenny Holmes (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). Atlas of Living Australia
Utetheisa pulchelloides – John Tann (CC BY 4.0). Atlas of Living Australia
Utetheisa pulchelloides – Michael Barkla (CC BY 4.0). Atlas of Living Australia
Utetheisa pulchelloides -Paul George (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). Atlas of Living Australia
Habitat at a Glance
See Habitat Guide for more detail
Shelter: Hiding on the bark of trees and shrubs
Diet: Adults feed on nectar, caterpillars on foliage
Water: Not required
ReWild Benefit: Food for other wildlife, pollination
Habitat Guide - Shelter
Natural Shelter
Heliotrope Moths live in diverse habitats including woodlands, heathlands, and urban environments. Groundcovers, shrubs, clumping grasses, and trees throughout the garden will provide shelter for Heliotrope Moths.
Novel Shelter
Not required.
Habitat Guide - Food and Water
Providing natural sources of food
Heliotrope Moths are active during the day, feeding on nectar from various native plants. They have a similar lifestyle to butterflies. Heliotrope Moths lay their eggs on various plants and a garden. A garden with diverse plantings can provide potential breeding habitat.
Avoid seeds advertised for butterflies and moths as these plants are usually unsuitable for our native moths to breed and have the potential to become serious weeds.
Providing sources of water
Not required.
ReWild Benefits
Moths a major source of food for other wildlife including birds, reptiles, frogs, bats and other mammals. Heliotrope Moths are active pollinators in the home garden and improve biodiversity connectivity. If you see this moth in your garden, record your sighting on Atlas of Living Australia!
