Arippara disticha
Common NameArippara disticha
Scientific NameArippara disticha
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown
HabitatTropical forests, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely herbaceous plants or grasses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, overall brown coloration with distinct wavy dark transverse lines on the forewings, and the prominent, snout-like labial palps.
Description
A small, brown moth with a triangular resting posture, characterized by several darker, wavy transverse bands across its forewings and prominent, upward-curving labial palps.
