Protorthodes ustulata is a moth in the family Noctuidae first described by J. Donald Lafontaine, J. Bruce Walsh and Clifford D. Ferris in 2014.

The forewings are burnt orange color, tending to be darker toward the costal and outer edge.

The subbasal, antemedial, postmedial and subterminal lines are whitish gray, partially bordered by dark-brown scales.

The orbicular spot is slightly darker than the ground color and is outlined in whitish gray.

The species name refers to the burnt-orange color of the body and forewings and is derived from Latin ustulata.