Addaea subtessellata
Common NameAddaea subtessellata
Scientific NameAddaea subtessellata
FamilyThyrididae
SubfamilyThyridinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorspale brown, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, India)
Host Plantsvarious woody plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae of this family are typically stem borers in woody plants.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pale brown coloration with complex, dark brown reticulated wing patterns and the characteristic broad, somewhat rounded wing shape of the Thyrididae family.
Description
A small, pale brown moth characterized by intricate darker brown, reticulated patterns across its wings, giving it a somewhat translucent and cryptic appearance.
