Agrioglypta itysalis
Common NameAgrioglypta itysalis
Scientific NameAgrioglypta itysalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, blue, purple
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea), Australia
Host Plantsunknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis with egg, larval (caterpillar), pupal, and adult stages. Specific details for this species' lifecycle are not widely documented.
Identification TipsIdentified by its distinctive forewing pattern featuring a broad, dark brown central band, bordered by cream-white and iridescent blue-purple patches, particularly noticeable on the outer margins of the wings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with complex patterns of dark brown, reddish-brown, and cream-white bands and patches, accented with iridescent blue and purple scales on the hindwings and outer forewings.
