Addyme ferrorubella
Common NameAddyme ferrorubella
Scientific NameAddyme ferrorubella
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, pale pinkish-white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and areas with host plants.
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Australia.
Host PlantsFicus spp., Mallotus philippensis
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple generations.
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae (caterpillars) feeding on the leaves of host plants such as Ficus species.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the reddish-brown forewings with a distinct, irregular pale transverse band, and its slender body shape characteristic of snout moths.
Description
A small, slender moth with reddish-brown forewings featuring a prominent, irregular pale pinkish-white transverse band across the middle.
