Agrotera basinotata
Common NameAgrotera basinotata
Scientific NameAgrotera basinotata
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorsorange, brown, grey
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Borneo, Java, New Guinea)
Host PlantsUnknown, possibly Ficus species or other broadleaf plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesTypical moth lifecycle: eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on foliage, pupation occurs in a cocoon or sheltered location, emerging as an adult moth.
Identification TipsKey features include the striking two-toned forewing pattern with an orange and white basal half and a plain purplish-brown outer half, along with its small size.
Description
This small moth features forewings with a distinct orange and white mottled pattern on the basal and costal areas, sharply contrasting with the plain purplish-brown outer half. The hindwings are a uniform purplish-brown.
